Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This cheese ball started as a simple idea and quickly became a go-to appetizer. Creamy, tangy, and speckled with sweet dried cranberries and savory herbs, it’s the kind of dish that disappears fast—whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a casual weekend gathering. Rolled in a jewel-toned coating of toasted pecans, cranberries, and fresh chives, it’s not just delicious—it’s a centerpiece. Ingredients IngredientAmountFull-fat cream cheese (softened)16 oz (brick-style)Sharp white cheddar (shredded)1 ¾ cupsFresh chives (divided)2 tbspFresh parsley (chopped)2 tspBrown sugar1 tspGarlic powder1 tspSalt¼ tspBlack pepper (freshly ground)¼ tspDried cranberries (finely chopped)¾ cup (divided)Pecans (finely chopped)¾ cup (divided) How to Make It…Indulgent dessert recipes
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