Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball
This Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball recipe is a festive twist on the classic cheese ball, and it is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.
Servings 6 -8
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz/225g package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped and divided
- ½ cup pecans finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
To Servce
- Selection of crackers fresh fruit, and/or vegetable crudités
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, water, orange juice, orange zest, and one-third cup of cranberries to a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir to combine. Use a silicon spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mixture.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry work surface and use the silicon spatula to gently scoop the cream cheese mixture on top of it.
- Wrap the plastic wrap around the cream cheese and gently shape it into a ball with your hands. Cover the cheese ball completely in the plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, longer if possible.
- Meanwhile, toss the pecans and fresh parsley with the remaining cranberries in a small bowl until combined.
- Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Place the ball on a round serving plate and gently press the cranberry-pecan mixture into the surface to cover.
- Serve immediately with your choice of crackers, fresh fruit, and/or sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g