Description
A creamy, tangy cheese ball with rich cheeses, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and white cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chives to create a colorful mixture.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes or until firm.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or sliced fruits.
Notes
Can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg