Easy Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Ball

This easy appetizer cheese ball is made with cream cheese, goat cheese, dried cranberries, fresh orange zest, and a coating of toasted pecans.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 155

Author Lynne Webb

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces chèvre (French goat cheese), softened
3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Zest of 1 orange
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (see notes)

Instructions

Place the cream cheese, goat cheese, cranberries and orange zest in a bowl and combine thoroughly.
Scoop the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and gather the wrap together to form a ball about 4 inches in diameter.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, unwrap it and roll it in toasted pecans.
The cheese ball can either be served at this point or re-wrapped and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Serve with crackers, crisp breadsticks, or thin slices of toasted baguette.

Tips for Making This Recipe

How to Toast Pecans

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 5 to 6 minutes, turn, then return to the oven and continue toasting for another 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown with a nutty, toasty aroma.

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