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    Home » Appetizers

    June 12, 2021

    Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray

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    Looking for a fresh unique snack to serve at your next party or brunch? Well, look no further than this Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray recipe!

    The perfect savory snack that is sure to be the centerpiece of any snack or dessert table.

    A colorful take on a traditional cheeseboard, you have your creamy flavorful cheese dip in the middle and your favorite crackers surrounding it.


    Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray is a savory, creamy cheese dip perfect for any occasion
    A gorgeous showstopper on any snack or dessert table!

    A simply irresistible classic combo: cheese and crackers! But, with a great twist. Cranberries and Pecans! The kick and zest of the cranberries gives a special balance of flavor with the savoriness of the pecans.

    All combined with the yummy herbs in the soft and creamy cheese and the crunch of the cracker! A taste of bliss!


    Don’t miss out on making this recipe and sharing it with your loved ones. This will definitely have your friends making special requests on brunch invites and asking you for the recipe! Invited to a party and unsure of what to bring?

    Walk in with a tray of this and you and this treat will be the best thing at that party lol!


    Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray is a savory, creamy cheese dip perfect for any occasion
    The perfect cheese and crackers combo!

    Pecan Cranberry Topping Uses

    Crunchy roasted pecans with soft sweet yet tangy cranberries are quite the friendly topping. You can really get the most of keeping around a pack of cranberry pecan mix.

    I like to use Fresh Gourmet Cranberry and Pecan Topping, but whatever you have on hand or can grab from your local market will do fine. You can even go all out and make your own mix using your favorite dried cranberry brand and roasted pecans of choice!

    What else can this topping be used for you ask? Well, other than this tasty treat I have created for you here, there are quite a few other ways to enhance your favorite foods by including this mix.


    • Love making fruit crisps? Instead of an apple crisp, go for a pecan cranberry crisp!
    • Add them to your pancake or muffin mix for a tasty breakfast or brunch treat.
    • This topping is a great addition to a sweet potato casserole.
    • Want to spice up your salads? Throw a handful of this mix on top and enjoy!
    • Add a few spoonsful to your cookie or cake mix for savory dessert with your coffee.
    • Get creative and add to other dishes of your choice!

    Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray is a savory, creamy cheese dip perfect for any occasion
    A dip perfect even with veggies or pretzels!

    Serving Pecan Cranberry Cheeseball

    So many things to love about a good cheeseball. Other than the obvious fact that cheese is so yummy and pairs well with so many different things, this unique savory cheeseball can be served in so many creative and delicious ways!

    Some different ways to serve this or other cheeseballs:
    • Dish up a cheeseball in the center of an apple and pear slices tray.
    • Serve it up with some mini-toast or baguettes.
    • Make the cheeseball the star of a veggie tray with some carrot and celery sticks with some cucumber slices.
    • You can serve it with some of your favorite bagels.
    • It pairs well with any type of pretzel or cracker.
    • Dish it up with some potato wedges or baked potato.
    • Toast up some pita bread and set them up around the cheeseball.
    • Create a cheeseball tray with some other spreadable goodies like jams, jellies, butter, honey, and other cheeses!

    Ingredients for a Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray

    • whipped cream cheese
    • parmesan cheese
    • dried rosemary
    • chives; finely chopped
    • Fresh Gourmet Cranberry and Pecan topping
    • fresh rosemary for garnish
    • crackers of your choice

    Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball Tray is a savory, creamy cheese dip perfect for any occasion
    Who wouldn’t want to dip their crackers into this cheeseball?

    Preparation for Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball

    1. Slightly chop a cup of Cranberry and Pecan topping and set aside.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together an 8 ounce tub of whipped cream cheese, parmesan, and dried rosemary. Place in the center of a largely cut saran wrap, close in the saran wrap and gently twist the saran wrap to form a smooth ball shape. 
    3. Open the saran wrap. Then, place a small amount of cooking oil spray on your hands and rub them to remove the ball.  Pour the chopped cup of Fresh Gourmet Cranberry and Pecan topping on a flat surface and add 2 teaspoons of finely chopped chives or green onions.
    4. Begin to roll the ball in the mix while assisting in adding the toppings to fill in any gaps.  Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 3 days in an air tight container.  Garnish with fresh rosemary. Serve with your favorite crackers.

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    Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball

    Lama
    A beautiful savory snack made up of a combinations of whipped cream cheese, chives, cranberry, pecans and a few other ingredients that is sure to be the centerpiece of any party table!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course Appetizer, dip, Snack
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 2 teaspoons chives finely chopped
    • 1 cup Fresh Gourmet Cranberry and Pecan topping
    • fresh rosemary for garnish
    • crackers of your choice

    Instructions
     

    • Slightly chop a cup of Cranberry and Pecan topping and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, mix together an 8 ounce tub of whipped cream cheese, parmesan, and dried rosemary. Place in the center of a largely cut saran wrap, close in the saran wrap and gently twist the saran wrap to form a smooth ball shape. 
    • Open the saran wrap. Then, place a small amount of cooking oil spray on your hands and rub them to remove the ball.  Pour the chopped cup of Fresh Gourmet Cranberry and Pecan topping on a flat surface and add 2 teaspoons of finely chopped chives or green onions.
    • Begin to roll the ball in the mix while assisting in adding the toppings to fill in any gaps.  Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 3 days in an air tight container.  Garnish with fresh rosemary. Serve with your favorite crackers.

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    1. Roro says

      August 09, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      This Roasted Pecan and Cranberry Cheeseball is mouth watering! I wonder if it can be frozen for future use. I would like to save one for later???

      Reply
      • Lama says

        August 16, 2021 at 2:58 pm

        I wouldn’t freeze it only because it will make the cranberries soggy and the cheese texture will change! Best to refrigerate, it can last for 2-3 days!

        Reply
    2. Christina says

      August 28, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      I fell inlove with this recipe before making it. I would love to try soon! It looks soooo yummy

      Reply

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