Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball – Festive Holiday Appetizer
This cranberry pecan goat cheese ball is a festive blend of creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and toasted pecans — perfect for holiday parties and elegant appetizer spreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz goat cheese, softened
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1–2 tsp honey (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
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⅓ cup toasted pecans, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
For the coating:
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⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
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⅓ cup toasted pecans, chopped
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1–2 tbsp fresh herbs
Instructions
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Toast pecans in a skillet for 3–5 minutes; cool.
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Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Stir in cranberries, pecans, and herbs.
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Shape into a ball using plastic wrap. Chill 1 hour.
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Roll in cranberry-pecan-herb coating.
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Serve with crackers, crostini, or fruit slices.
Notes
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Make up to 3 days ahead. Add coating just before serving.
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For mini cheese balls, shape into 1-inch portions.
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Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different twist.