Description
Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect festive appetizer, combining creamy cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet-tart cranberries into delightful bite-sized treats. Ideal for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers, these mini cheese balls are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Each bite is a burst of flavor, making them an irresistible addition to any cheese platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in chopped cranberries, pecans, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) using your hands or an ice cream scoop.
- Roll each ball in finely chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled with toothpicks for easy snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg