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A festive Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball appetizer, covered in dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and green onions, served with crackers and whole pecans.

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and savory appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped, divided use
  • 1 cup pecan chips, divided use
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions, divided use
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and goat cheese. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add half of the cranberries, half of the pecans, and half of the green onions, along with all of the Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
  3. Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spoon the mixture into the center of the plastic wrap.
  4. Bring up the edges of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese and form it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Before serving, place the remaining cranberries, pecans, and green onions in a shallow bowl.
  6. Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the mixture to cover.
  7. Serve with crackers.

Notes

  • Make ahead for easier preparation.
  • Use a mix of sweet and savory crackers for serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ounce
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: cranberry pecan goat cheese ball, holiday appetizers, Christmas finger foods, easy party snacks