Juicy Christmas Cheese Ball
Looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests this holiday season? Try this Juicy Christmas Cheese Ball! This easy-to-make recipe features creamy goat cheese combined with crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries, creating a festive treat perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soften the goat cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in chopped pecans, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for an hour to firm up.
- Roll the cheese ball in remaining pecans and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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