Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 10 mins
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 16 servings 1x
Category: Appetizers
Diet: Gluten Free

These festive cranberry pecan cheese balls are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for any gathering party, especially during the holiday season. They’re quick and easy to make, and naturally gluten-free!

Ingredients

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8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
3 ounces (90g) fresh goat cheese
¾ cup (115g) dried cranberries, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ¼ cups (155g) pecans, finely chopped
Pretzel sticks (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, fresh goat cheese*, dried cranberries, salt and pepper, until well combined and smooth.
Scoop out a small amounts of the cheese mixture and roll it into a small balls, then place onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Continue rolling into balls until all of the mixture has been used. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
Gently roll each ball in the chopped pecans, and place on a serving platter. Just before serving, add a pretzel stick to each ball for easy pickup, or just serve as is, with crackers if desired.**

Notes

* You can also replace goat cheese with blue cheese, or make half and half if you want.

** You can make the cheese balls ahead of time, but don’t insert the pretzels until just before serving or they will become soggy.

Recipe by Del’s cooking twist | Photography by Athina Canevet Studio