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Cranberry Orange Cheese Balls

Cranberry Orange Cheese Balls

I could eat 100 of these cranberry orange cheese balls, they are so good. With white cheddar, cranberries, orange zest, thyme, toasted pecans, and maple syrup, they're a sweet, savory, and nutty appetizer. The recipe is easy, has just a handful of ingredients, and comes together in less than 30 minutes for an elegant last-minute party snack. They're perfect for holiday parties like Christmas and New Year's!

Author: Jane Doe

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Hard

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 28 Cheese Balls

Calories: 38 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 16 Ounce - Full-Fat Cream Cheese
  • 8 Ounce - Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Gram - Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 Gram - Orange Zest
  • 2 Gram - Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 Gram - Kosher Salt
  • 1 Gram - White Pepper
  • 2 Gram - Toasted Pecans
  • 1 Gram - Dried Cranberries
  • 1 Gram - Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Gram - Crackers, Veggies

Instructions

  1. Add the cream cheese, sharp white cheddar cheese, maple syrup, orange zest, thyme, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Then, tip in half of the pecans and half of the dried cranberries. (Reserve the remaining pecans and cranberries for later). Use a rubber spatula or hand mixer to mix the ingredients together until it is smooth and combined.
  2. Portion the cranberry orange cheese using a #40 (1 ounce, 2 Tablespoon) cookie scoop. Roll each portion of cheese between your palms to create smooth balls. Place the cheese balls on a parchment-lined sheet pan and cover. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
  3. About 15 minutes before serving, remove the cheese balls from the fridge and let them warm up just a bit. Combine the remaining pecans, cranberries, and parsley in a shallow dish or pie plate. Gently roll each cheese ball until the outside is well-coated. If the mixture doesn't stick, use your fingers to gently press the coating on the outside of the cheese balls.
  4. Place the prepared cheese balls on a platter. Serve with crackers, pretzels, fruit, vegetables, or other snacks. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 38 kcal | Total Fat: 2 g | Saturated: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 22 mg | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 3 g | Sodium: 13 mg

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