These Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect appetizer!
I love taking recipes and making them into individual servings for parties and get-togethers. These Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are made with only four ingredients, friends. Yeah, I said four. And there’s no chopping or baking involved. These are super easy to make and to eat. I used goat cheese (which I love) mixed with softened cream cheese, pecan chips, and dried cranberries. Hello, easy!
Ingredients needed:
- Cream Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Pecan Chips
- Dried Cranberries
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These are a perfect appetizer because your guest can easily grab one as they mingle with friends. And how cute are these mini serving forks? Like I always say, presentation is everything.
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Did you know you can buy pecan chips?! Meaning the pecans are already chopped and ready to go. Here is a link in case you need a visual.
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So make these mini cheese balls instead of your traditional cheese ball and serve at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years Eve party.
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Need another party recipe idea? My Cranberry Mimosas are sure to be a hit. You can see the full recipe here.
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Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls
These Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect appetizer! No baking or chopping involved.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Goat Cheese
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup pecan chips they come like this
- 1 cup dried cranberries also known as Craisins
Instructions
- Combine dried cranberries (craisins) and pecan chips on a plate. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix goat cheese and softened cream cheese with hand mixer until blended well.
- Use a cookie scoop and roll cheese into small balls. (Think bite size)
- Roll cheese balls in pecan chips and dried cranberries mix.
- Add to serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving add a mini fork.
Notes
- If cheese mixture is too soft put in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- You may have extra nut and cranberry filling depending on the size of each cheese ball.
- If you need more nut or cranberry mixture, just add more.
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How far ahead of Xmas ev can these be made