Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls are a delightful and festive appetizer that will impress your guests at any gathering. These bite-sized treats combine creamy goat cheese and tangy cranberries, rolled in crunchy pecans for a perfect sweet-salty flavor explosion. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, they are ideal for busy holiday schedules or casual get-togethers. With a beautiful presentation and customizable ingredients, these cheese balls are sure to be the highlight of your party spread. Enjoy them with crackers or fresh veggies for a deliciously memorable snack!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon until creamy.
- On parchment paper, mix remaining chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls from the cheese mixture and roll them in the coating until fully covered.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve; drizzle with honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg