Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball! Bursting with a delightful mix of creamy textures and tangy-sweet flavors, this festive appetizer is perfect for any occasion. Serve it with an array of crackers or fresh veggies, and watch as it becomes the star of your appetizer table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheese ball will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 fresh orange
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in dried cranberries, orange zest, chopped nuts, green onions, and honey. Mix gently until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Unwrap and roll the cheese ball in additional chopped nuts before serving with your choice of crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg