Cranberry Blue Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Cranberry Blue Cheese Ball, a stunning centerpiece perfect for holiday parties or casual gatherings. This creamy, tangy creation combines the bold flavors of blue cheese with the sweetness of dried cranberries and honey, balanced by the crunch of finely chopped pecans. Infused with a hint of green onion and seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, this cheese ball is as flavorful as it is versatile. Rolled in a festive coating of cranberries and pecans, it offers beautiful texture and pops of color that make it a feast for the eyes and taste buds alike. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe can be served with crackers or vegetable sticks, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup extra dried cranberries, chopped (for coating)
- 0.5 cup extra pecans, chopped (for coating)
- crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, chopped dried cranberries, pecans, green onion, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together thoroughly using a spatula or hand mixer until well combined.
Using your hands or a sheet of plastic wrap, shape the mixture into a ball.
Spread the extra chopped dried cranberries and pecans on a plate or flat surface.
Roll the cheese ball in the cranberry and pecan mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks evenly.
Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier spreading.
Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.7 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 3053 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.0 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 974 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1463 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
