No-Bake Cranberry Cheese Balls
Delightful no-bake cranberry cheese balls that combine creamy cheeses and sweet cranberries for a perfect appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Soften cream cheese and goat cheese for about 30 minutes, then mix in a bowl until smooth.
- Add Cranberries and Pecans: Add chopped cranberries, pecans, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the cheese mixture and combine.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.
- Shape the Cheese Balls: Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls using clean hands.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Optional – roll the balls in extra chopped pecans.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter with crackers and enjoy!
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. You can make these a day ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg