Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball
Add a festive touch to your appetizer spread with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball! Featuring a creamy base of tangy cream cheese blended with sharp cheddar, sweet dried cranberries, bright orange zest, and a drizzle of honey, this cheese ball offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Rolled in a crunchy coating of toasted pecans or walnuts and fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or potlucks. Serve it alongside your favorite crackers or crisp vegetables for a versatile and irresistible snack that guarantees compliments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tsp Orange zest
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 tsp Kosher salt
- Crackers or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dried cranberries, orange zest, honey, and kosher salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Scoop the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a ball, then tightly wrap it and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
While the cheese ball chills, prepare the outer coating. In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the chopped pecans or walnuts with the parsley.
After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the nut and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate alongside crackers or sliced vegetables. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.6 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.5 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1794 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1144 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1107 mg | 24% | |
*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.
