Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
If you’re on the hunt for a festive appetizer that’s both elegant and easy to make, look no further than Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls. These delightful bites feature a creamy blend of goat cheese and cream cheese, perfectly balanced with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy pecans. Not only are they delicious, but their vibrant presentation will impress your guests at any gathering. Best of all, these cheese balls can be prepared in under 30 minutes and made ahead of time, making them the ultimate stress-free party snack.
- 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)
- 1.5 cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until smooth and fluffy.
- On a sheet of parchment paper, combine remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Using a cookie scoop, shape the cheese mixture into balls and roll them in the cranberry-pecan mix until thoroughly coated.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm them up.
- Just before serving, drizzle with additional honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg