Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Looking to impress your guests with a delightful appetizer? Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls are the perfect solution! These creamy bites blend tangy goat cheese and rich cream cheese with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a festive treat that elevates any gathering. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they make hosting effortless and enjoyable. Simply roll these flavorful cheese balls in a colorful nut-and-fruit coating, chill, and serve for an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
- 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 goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until fluffy. Fold in half of the pecans.
- On parchment paper, mix remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Scoop out portions of the cheese mixture using a cookie scoop and roll them in the cranberry-pecan mixture until fully coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve; can be made up to two days in advance.
- Drizzle with honey before serving and enjoy with crackers or fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg