Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball
Experience the festive flavors of our Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball, a delightful appetizer that will elevate your holiday gatherings. This creamy and tangy cheese ball is studded with crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries, delivering a perfect balance of tastes and textures in every bite. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, it can be enjoyed as a spread on crackers, paired with fresh veggies, or atop a vibrant salad. Make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, and watch it become the star of your appetizer table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz goat cheese
- ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped cranberries and pecans with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Shape room temperature goat cheese into a ball (or mix with cream cheese for added creaminess).
- Roll the cheese ball in the cranberry-pecan mixture until well coated.
- Serve immediately on a plate with crackers or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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