Hot Pepper Peach Preserves Cheese Ball
Sweet and spicy lovers, rejoice! This Hot Pepper Peach Preserves Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors in every bite. Made with rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and the bold zest of hot pepper peach preserves, this cheese ball is elevated with hints of garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh green onions. Rolled in crunchy pecans for the perfect finishing touch, it’s the ideal balance of texture and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and best served with crackers or crisp vegetable sticks, it’s a show-stopping addition to any party platter or holiday spread. Don’t forget to let it rest to bring out the sultry blend of sweet, savory, and spicy goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Hot pepper peach preserves
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Pecans
- optional Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well blended using a spatula or a hand mixer.
Add the hot pepper peach preserves, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Chop the pecans into small pieces and spread them out on a plate or parchment paper.
Form the cheese mixture into a ball shape using your hands. If the mixture is too soft to shape, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm it up.
Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans to coat all sides evenly.
Cover the cheese ball tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
Before serving, let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes for easier spreading. Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.8 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.7 g | 733% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 3114 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.3 g | ||
| Protein | 96.8 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2176 mg | 167% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*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.
