Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect bite sized holiday appetizer. Rolled into a popable bite is cream cheese, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Rolled in crushed pecans and a convenient pretzel holder make this a favorite finger food bite!
Cranberry week is still going strong and I am sharing one of my easiest and favorite holiday bites! Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls are so simple to make, and always a crowd pleaser at a get together. I like to pop them right into my mouth, but you can also eat them with a few extra pretzels for dipping. These mini cheese balls are filled with cream cheese, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. I use my food processor to get a nice smooth evenly mixed cheese ball. I use pecans for the coating and I pulse them a few times in my food processor to get them nice and fine and perfect for an outer layer of the mini cheese ball. I top my cheese balls with a pretzel stick because it makes them perfect for grabbing.
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- Cream Cheese
- Goat Cheese
- Dried Cranberries
- Pecans- I love to cook with Millican Pecan
- Pretzel rods
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowls
- Cookie Scoop
- 8 oz plain cream cheese
- 4 oz goat cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup pecan pieces
- 20 preztel rods
- In a food processor, add cream cheese, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Plus till smooth and cranberries are well incorporated. Remove from food processor, cover, and place in fridge for an hour.
- In the food processor, add the peacans and pulse will smooth.
- Use a cookie scoop to create ½ tablespoon rounds the cheesecalls into a ball.
- Roll the cheeseballs in the pecans. Set on a plate and garnish with a pretzel rod.
What do you need to make Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls?
Frequently Asked Questions
I do not like goat cheese- what can I use in place?
I recommend using additional cream cheese.
Can I use a different nut besides pecans?
I have not tested this is other types, but I imagine that you can.
How do I store these?
I recommend rolling them in nuts and adding the pretzel the day of the event, but you can make the cheeseballs up to 4 days before you need them.
What are other mix-ins?
Jalapeno would be great for some heat. I think a little pesto or a little citrus zest would be delicious as well.
Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls
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Wendy Klik
Adorable little pop in your mouth fun.
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
Yes please...anything that comes with a pretzel is my kind of yummy snacky bite of goodness!!!
Amy (Savory Moments)
A perfect holiday appetizer! They look delicious!
Hezzi-D
Love the little pretzel handle. Such a fun appetizer.
Cindy Kerschner
A great idea for a holiday party tray!
Teri@The Freshman Cook
So cute and very tasty looking! Definitely going on my "must make" list! Love these!