Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with a Fancy Christmas Cheese Ball, a stunning and delicious centerpiece that is sure to impress. This festive appetizer features a creamy blend of softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar, enhanced with crunchy pecans and tart cranberries. Perfect for sharing, this cheese ball is versatile enough to pair with an assortment of crackers, fresh vegetables, or even sweet fruits. With its vibrant appearance and rich flavors, it makes an ideal addition to family gatherings, holiday parties, or cozy get-togethers with friends. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences, this cheese ball will be the star of your holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional chopped nuts or cranberries for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar; blend until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans, cranberries, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands and wrap it in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once firm, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped nuts or cranberries for coating.
- Serve on a platter with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg