Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball w/ Caramelized Pecans is a delightful and festive appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of oranges, the creaminess of cheese, and the crunchiness of caramelized pecans to create a flavor and texture combination that is sure to impress your guests. The cheese ball is easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy hosts. Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or fruit for a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer.
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CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL
What better way to impress your family and guests this holiday season than with this festive cranberry pecan chive and garlic loaded cheese ball. This tasty crowd-pleasing cheese ball comes together in under 20 minutes, is self-serve, and doesn't require anything fancy. Serve it with a box of crackers and your done!
Provided by Layla
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To Toast Pecans: Pre-heat oven to 375F. Place chopped pecans on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ½ toasted pecans, ½ cup dried cranberries, chive or green onion, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Place mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and cover completely with wrap while forming it into a ball shape. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, combine remaining ½ cup pecans, ½ dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoon chives on a flat surface or cutting board. Unwrap the ball and roll in cranberry-pecan mixture.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, pretzels, carrots or celery.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 192 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL
Sweet creamy cheese ball flavored with orange zest and Craisins, and rolled in candied pecans.
Provided by Kara
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl and beat till smooth. Beat in the orange zest and craisins till well blended.
- Line a small deep bowl with plastic wrap and press cheese mixture firmly into bowl.
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, then roll in a ball and roll in candied pecans.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 53 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
Provided by Debbie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place dried cranberries in a food processor and chop them
- Add Cream Cheese, orange juice concentrate, powder sugar and blend well
- Form a ball on wax paper . Cover and chill for several hours, or even overnight
- Before Serving prepare pecans by melting on medium heat and add pecans and coat well
- Add the sugar and coat the pecans and keep stirring careful not to burn them
- Layout the pecans on wax paper to cool
- Once cooled place the cheese mixture onto a plate and press pecans onto the ball
- Serve with buttery crackes
CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a great snack for a holiday party. Serve the soft creamy, savory, and sweet cheeseball with crackers to share!
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Appetizer
Time 5h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To a large stand mixer on low speed add the cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, cranberries, first 1/2 cup pecans, green onions and garlic powder until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Put mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
- Lay a large plastic wrap square on your counter and put the mixture on it, then gather the sides and bunch them up to help shape the mixture into a ball.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans to a large bowl and roll the cheese ball into the chopped pecans then serve with crackers.
- Best if served after 4 hoursrefrigeration.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberry, chopped pecan, sliced green onion, crackers
Provided by Tucker Iida
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions until well-combined.
- Form into a ball, then roll in more chopped pecans to coat.
- Serve with crackers of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CRANBERRY-PECAN HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL
Cheese balls can be made in advance and people love the variety. This one makes a wonderful holiday gift or hostess gift. To use as a spread, omit the 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup cranberries used to coat the ball. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter and mustard until blended. Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Spread remaining pecans and dried cranberries in an even layer on a 12x12-in. piece of plastic; place cheese mixture on top of cranberry mixture. Bring corners of plastic up over cheese ball and shape into a ball. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL
This tastes great on Keebler's Townhouse Topper crackers! I take this to our holiday get togethers and always have people asking for the recipe...It's very easy to remember since it only has 3 ingredients!!!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in dried cranberries.
- Stir in thawed oj concentrate.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape into a ball or put in a nice bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Set in fridge for at least 2 hours-overnight -- the longer the better.
- Take out 20 min before serving to let soften
- Serve with crackers or pretzels.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe fruit, premium nuts, and creamy cheese will make a world of difference in the final flavor of your cheese ball.
- Don't overwork the cheese mixture. Overworking can make the cheese ball tough and crumbly. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the cheese ball before serving. This will help it firm up and make it easier to slice.
- Garnish the cheese ball with your favorite toppings. Chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or dried fruit are all great options.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, fruit, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Conclusion:
The cranberry-orange cheese ball with caramelized pecans is a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by using different types of fruit, nuts, and cheese. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give this recipe a try.
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