Gluten-Free Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball: A Must-Try Holiday Snack!
A delicious and festive gluten-free cheese ball made with cream cheese, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and roll it in additional chopped pecans to coat the outside.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, consider adding a drizzle of honey on top before serving.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg