Description
Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball is the perfect festive appetizer that combines tangy cranberries and bright orange zest with creamy cheeses. This visually stunning cheese ball is easy to make and will impress guests at any gathering. With its delightful crunch from nuts and a hint of sweetness, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with crackers or fresh fruit. Bring joy to your holiday parties with this simple yet elegant dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Mix in dried cranberries, orange zest, pecans, honey or maple syrup, and green onions until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap; chill for at least one hour.
- Serve on a platter surrounded by crackers or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz (56g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg