Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe
A Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe is one of the simplest and prettiest appetizers. It looks great at parties, and it tastes creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Extra cranberries and nuts for coating
Instructions
Mix the cheese
- Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Mix well until smooth.
Add sweet mix-ins
- Add dried cranberries, nuts, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
Shape into a ball
- Use your hands or spatula. Form the cheese mixture into a round ball.
Wrap and chill
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap. Chill for 1–2 hours until firm.
Coat and serve
- Roll the cheese ball in extra cranberries and nuts. Place on a plate. Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Use soft cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Chill the cheese ball to keep its shape.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Use nuts for crunch.