Perfect Fall Cheese Ball

Elevate your autumn gatherings with the Perfect Fall Cheese Ball, a delightful blend of creamy cheeses and warm seasonal flavors. This easy-to-make appetizer combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and savory Parmesan, enhanced with a hint of Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a cozy twist. The cheese mixture is molded into a crowd-pleasing ball and coated with a crunchy, sweet-savory layer of chopped pecans and dried cranberries. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, this festive dish pairs beautifully with crackers or vegetable sticks, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any fall party, holiday gathering, or cozy night in.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
• 0.33 cup Dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 0 Crackers or vegetable sticks, for serving

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, and paprika.

Step 2

Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, mix everything until well-combined and smooth. Fold in the chopped green onions.

Step 3

Scoop the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Gather the plastic wrap around the mixture and shape it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Step 4

Prepare the coating by combining the chopped pecans and chopped dried cranberries on a flat plate.

Step 5

Once the cheese ball is firm, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in the pecan-cranberry mixture until it is fully coated.

Step 6

Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and pair with crackers or vegetable sticks. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(940.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3648.9

Total Fat 321.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 762.2mg	0%
Sodium 3671.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 62.4g
Protein 106.4g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2419.5mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1444.9mg	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: 76.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 12.6%