Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Looking for a festive appetizer that will charm your guests? Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls are the perfect solution. These delightful bites combine creamy goat cheese and tangy cream cheese with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy pecans, all rolled into bite-sized treats. Not only are they visually appealing, but they are also incredibly easy to make ahead of time, making them ideal for busy hosts during the holiday season or any gathering. Serve them alongside crackers or warm crostini for an irresistible snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until light and fluffy.
- On a parchment-lined surface, mix the remaining pecans, diced dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Scoop out portions of the cheese mixture and roll them in the cranberry-pecan mix until fully coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg