Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball
Looking to impress your guests with a delightful appetizer? This Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball is the answer! Creamy, tangy, and sweet, this easy-to-make cheese ball combines the rich flavors of goat cheese with crunchy pecans and tart dried cranberries. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight gatherings to festive holiday parties—this crowd-pleaser can be whipped up in just 20 minutes. Serve it with an array of crackers or fresh veggies, and watch as everyone gathers around for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz goat cheese (two 8 oz logs)
- ⅓ cup pecans, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Finely dice the dried cranberries and pecans. Mix them with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary on a plate.
- In a bowl, soften the goat cheese until smooth. If desired, mix in cream cheese for added creaminess.
- Shape the cheese into a ball and roll it in the nut and cranberry mixture until evenly coated.
- Place on a serving plate with crackers or veggies and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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