Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball: A Festive Flavor Blast
Discover the delightful blend of sweet cranberries and toasty pecans in this unforgettable Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- spatula
- plastic wrap
- plate
Ingredients
For the Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz Goat cheese softened
- 4 oz Cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup Pecans finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
For Garnishing
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley optional
- ¼ cup Additional pecans
- ¼ cup Additional cranberries
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of softened goat cheese and 4 oz of softened cream cheese. Blend until smooth, taking about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in ¼ cup of chopped dried cranberries, ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons of honey, ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well for another 2-3 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in additional pecans and cranberries on a plate.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crackers, sliced bread, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Chill the cheese ball for better shape and flavor enhancement. Consider using fresh ingredients for the best taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.5mg