Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Add a festive touch to your appetizer spread with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball! Featuring a creamy base of tangy cream cheese blended with sharp cheddar, sweet dried cranberries, bright orange zest, and a drizzle of honey, this cheese ball offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Rolled in a crunchy coating of toasted pecans or walnuts and fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or potlucks. Serve it alongside your favorite crackers or crisp vegetables for a versatile and irresistible snack that guarantees compliments.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
• 2 tsp Orange zest
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 0.25 tsp Kosher salt
• 0 Crackers or sliced vegetables (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dried cranberries, orange zest, honey, and kosher salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 2

Scoop the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a ball, then tightly wrap it and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 3

While the cheese ball chills, prepare the outer coating. In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the chopped pecans or walnuts with the parsley.

Step 4

After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the nut and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.

Step 5

Place the cheese ball on a serving plate alongside crackers or sliced vegetables. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2767.2

Total Fat 198.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 349.1mg	0%
Sodium 1793.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 164.4g
Protein 57.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1144.1mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1107.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 30.5%