Description
These Cheese Ball Bites offer a delightful flavor sensation with creamy cheeses, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries. Perfect for gatherings or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 6 ounces finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans regular or candied pecans
- 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth using a mixer or spoon.
- Stir in sharp cheddar cheese along with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- On two plates, arrange the cranberries and pecans. Mix chives and parsley on a third plate.
- Coat one-third of the cheese balls in pecans, another third in cranberries, and the remaining third in herbs.
- Chill until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a hassle-free appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg