Cranberry Pecan Cheesecake Ball
This Cranberry Pecan Cheesecake Ball is a festive and delicious appetizer or dessert. Creamy cheesecake filling is coated in crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries for a perfect holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Graham crackers, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the chopped cranberries and pecans.
- Form the cream cheese mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheesecake ball in the cranberry-pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Wrap the cheesecake ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Serve with graham crackers, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use toasted pecans. You can also add a touch of orange zest to the cream cheese mixture for a bright, citrusy flavor.
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