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This is one recipe that you will be asked for numerous times. With a terrific combination of flavors, your family and friends will be requesting this Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball quite often.
The combination of flavors blended together in the Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is so harmonious that your tastebuds will be asking for more!
This Cheese Ball can be used on any number of items such as chips, vegetables, and slices of bread, toasted or untoasted.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What types of foods can I use this Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball with?
I always set out an assortment of crackers for guests. I make a variety of whole wheat, butter, and vegetable flavored. I also slice up baguettes and focaccia bread. You can also use cut up vegetables for a tasty treat.
Can I use a low fat or full fat cream cheese?
Either one will work in this recipe, I prefer the full fat. I generally make this Cheese Ball around the Holidays, and what better time than that to use full flavor, full fat? Diets happen at the start of the New Year, not over the Holidays.
Should I use fresh cranberries or freeze dried?
Dried cranberries have always been my favorite in this recipe. They have a sweetness about them when they are dried that just does not match up when using fresh.
How should this Cheese Ball be stored?
This can be made in advance, the day before but I would not make it more than 2 days in advance. Once made, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and set it on a plate in the refrigerator. When ready to serve simply unwrap it and place it on a decorative plate, surrounded by crackers or your choice of breads or vegetables.
What do you need to make Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball
1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup Green Onions, chopped
⅓ cup Cranberries, dried
⅓ cup Pecans, chopped, PLUS more for outer covering
Crackers, breads or vegetables to serve
How to make Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball
FIRST STEP:
Soften the Cream Cheese to room temp. This will make it easier during the mixing process.
Once softened, combine the Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Pecans and dried Cranberries in a large bowl
SECOND STEP:
Stir to blend well and mix thoroughly to ensure flavors are spread throughout the Cheese
Shape into a ball and roll into the additional pecans(or nuts of your choice)
THIRD STEP:
Carefully wrap with plastic being certain that the entire ball is covered to prevent any drying of the Cheese.
Place into the refrigerator until just before serving
Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Soften the Cream Cheese to room temp. This will make it easier during the mixing process.
Once softened, combine the Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Pecans and dried Cranberries in a large bowl
Stir to blend well and mix thoroughly to ensure flavors are spread throughout the Cheese
Shape into a ball and roll into the additional pecans(or nuts of your choice)
Carefully wrap with plastic being certain that the entire ball is covered to prevent any drying of the Cheese.
Place into the refrigerator until just before serving
Enjoy!
© Maddie
The post Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball appeared first on Happy Homeschool Nest.
This is one recipe that you will be asked for numerous times. With a terrific combination of flavors, your family and friends will be requesting this Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball quite often.
The combination of flavors blended together in the Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is so harmonious that your tastebuds will be asking for more!
This Cheese Ball can be used on any number of items such as chips, vegetables, and slices of bread, toasted or untoasted.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What types of foods can I use this Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball with?
I always set out an assortment of crackers for guests. I make a variety of whole wheat, butter, and vegetable flavored. I also slice up baguettes and focaccia bread. You can also use cut up vegetables for a tasty treat.
Can I use a low fat or full fat cream cheese?
Either one will work in this recipe, I prefer the full fat. I generally make this Cheese Ball around the Holidays, and what better time than that to use full flavor, full fat? Diets happen at the start of the New Year, not over the Holidays.
Should I use fresh cranberries or freeze dried?
Dried cranberries have always been my favorite in this recipe. They have a sweetness about them when they are dried that just does not match up when using fresh.
How should this Cheese Ball be stored?
This can be made in advance, the day before but I would not make it more than 2 days in advance. Once made, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and set it on a plate in the refrigerator. When ready to serve simply unwrap it and place it on a decorative plate, surrounded by crackers or your choice of breads or vegetables.
What do you need to make Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball
1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup Green Onions, chopped
⅓ cup Cranberries, dried
⅓ cup Pecans, chopped, PLUS more for outer covering
Crackers, breads or vegetables to serve
How to make Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball
FIRST STEP:
Soften the Cream Cheese to room temp. This will make it easier during the mixing process.
Once softened, combine the Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Pecans and dried Cranberries in a large bowl
SECOND STEP:
Stir to blend well and mix thoroughly to ensure flavors are spread throughout the Cheese
Shape into a ball and roll into the additional pecans(or nuts of your choice)
THIRD STEP:
Carefully wrap with plastic being certain that the entire ball is covered to prevent any drying of the Cheese.
Place into the refrigerator until just before serving
Enjoy!
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Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball
Yield: 6Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
No Ratings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Green Onions, chopped
- ⅓ cup Cranberries, dried
- ⅓ cup Pecans, chopped, PLUS more for outer covering
- Crackers, breads or vegetables to serve
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Soften the Cream Cheese to room temp. This will make it easier during the mixing process.
Once softened, combine the Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Pecans and dried Cranberries in a large bowl
SECOND STEP:
Stir to blend well and mix thoroughly to ensure flavors are spread throughout the Cheese
Shape into a ball and roll into the additional pecans(or nuts of your choice)
THIRD STEP:
Carefully wrap with plastic being certain that the entire ball is covered to prevent any drying of the Cheese.
Place into the refrigerator until just before serving
Enjoy!
© Maddie
The post Cranberry with Pecan Cheese Ball appeared first on Happy Homeschool Nest.