Holiday Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delectable Holiday Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball. This creamy, flavorful appetizer combines rich cream cheese with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, making it a perfect addition to any festive table. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this cheeseball is sure to impress your family and friends while creating unforgettable moments filled with joy and laughter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 43 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in dried cranberries, chopped pecans, green onions, garlic powder, and seasoning salt until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or log using clean hands.
- Roll the shaped cheeseball in additional chopped pecans for a crunchy coating.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve on a platter with crackers or fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball slice (approximately 56g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor versatility, consider swapping cranberries for dried cherries or figs. Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can elevate the taste profile of your cheeseball.