Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe: Easy Holiday Appetizer
Sumara Ansari
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delicious and festive appetizer that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or casual get-togethers. It’s creamy, tangy, sweet, and crunchy—all in one bite!Serve it with crackers, veggies, or toast for an instant crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 210 kcal
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ½ cup pecans finely chopped
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Extra cranberries and pecans for coating
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, pepper, and salt until smooth.
Stir in chopped cranberries, green onions, and half of the pecans.
Shape mixture into a ball using clean hands or plastic wrap.
Roll the ball in a mix of remaining cranberries and pecans to coat the outside.
Chill for at least 30 minutes for best texture.
Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced veggies.
- For easier mixing, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
- You can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika for a flavor kick.
- Make it up to 2 days ahead and keep refrigerated.
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