Description
Elevate your holiday celebrations with the Fancy Christmas Cheese Ball, a delightful and visually stunning appetizer that combines creamy textures and festive flavors. This easy-to-make cheese ball features a blend of tangy cream cheese and sharp cheddar, enriched with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans. Perfect for gatherings, it offers versatile serving options—pair it with crackers, fresh vegetables, or fruits for an unforgettable snacking experience. Impress your guests with this gourmet cheese spread that not only looks beautiful on your table but also delivers a burst of holiday cheer in every bite.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans, dried cranberries, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once firm, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped nuts or cranberries to coat.
- Serve on a platter with crackers, sliced vegetables, or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg