Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball with Caramelized Pecans, a delightful appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a creamy cheese center enveloped in a vibrant cranberry-orange coating. The caramelized pecans add a touch of nutty crunch and a hint of sweetness that complements the tangy cranberries and the creamy cheese. This recipe also includes variations for a classic cheese ball, a cranberry-pistachio cheese ball, and a caramelized pecan cheese ball, offering a range of options to suit your preferences. Elevate your next gathering or party with these exquisite cheese balls, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL
Sweet creamy cheese ball flavored with orange zest and Craisins, and rolled in candied pecans.
Provided by Kara
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl and beat till smooth. Beat in the orange zest and craisins till well blended.
- Line a small deep bowl with plastic wrap and press cheese mixture firmly into bowl.
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, then roll in a ball and roll in candied pecans.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 53 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL
This recipe is PERFECT for the holidays! Packed with delicious seasonal flavor, this appetizer is absolutely delicious and super simple to make! It will quickly become a new favorite!
Provided by Nikki
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in craisins, orange zest, orange juice and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Set bowl in fridge and allow to firm up for about 10 minutes or just long enough to be able to form a ball.
- Roll into a cream cheese mixture into a ball and place on a plate or tray and place in freezer to soft set for 10 minutes.
- While cheese ball is soft setting, combine coating ingredients onto a large tray or plate. Roll cheese ball into the topping ingredients to coat on the outside completely.
- Cover with saran wrap and store in fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers.
CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberry, chopped pecan, sliced green onion, crackers
Provided by Tucker Iida
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions until well-combined.
- Form into a ball, then roll in more chopped pecans to coat.
- Serve with crackers of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL RECIPE
Delicious appetizers don't have to take a long time to make, and this cranberry orange cheese ball recipe is proof of that.
Provided by Erin Johnson,Mashed Staff
Categories appetizer, snack
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a hand mixer, blend together the cream cheese, 1/2 the orange zest, and the orange juice until well combined.
- Fold in 1/4 cup each of the cranberries and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Line a bowl with plastic wrap, and add the cheese mixture. Use the plastic wrap to shape the cheese into a ball.
- In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the remaining orange zest, pecans, cranberries and the fresh parsley.
- Roll the cheese ball in the mixture until coated.
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 mg cholesterol, Fat 15 g fat, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 3 g protein, SaturatedFat 6 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 104 mg, Sugar 3 g
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
Provided by Debbie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place dried cranberries in a food processor and chop them
- Add Cream Cheese, orange juice concentrate, powder sugar and blend well
- Form a ball on wax paper . Cover and chill for several hours, or even overnight
- Before Serving prepare pecans by melting on medium heat and add pecans and coat well
- Add the sugar and coat the pecans and keep stirring careful not to burn them
- Layout the pecans on wax paper to cool
- Once cooled place the cheese mixture onto a plate and press pecans onto the ball
- Serve with buttery crackes
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL
This tastes great on Keebler's Townhouse Topper crackers! I take this to our holiday get togethers and always have people asking for the recipe...It's very easy to remember since it only has 3 ingredients!!!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in dried cranberries.
- Stir in thawed oj concentrate.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape into a ball or put in a nice bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Set in fridge for at least 2 hours-overnight -- the longer the better.
- Take out 20 min before serving to let soften
- Serve with crackers or pretzels.
Tips:
- For a smoother cheese ball, use softened cream cheese and finely grate the cheddar cheese.
- To prevent the cheese ball from sticking to your hands, lightly grease your hands with cooking spray or oil.
- If you don't have time to caramelize the pecans, you can use store-bought chopped pecans.
- To make the cheese ball ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, fruit, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This cranberry orange cheese ball with caramelized pecans is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, tangy, and sweet, with a crunchy pecan topping. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a snack, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit.
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