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
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 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 1/2 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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Adorable little pop in your mouth fun.
Yes please…anything that comes with a pretzel is my kind of yummy snacky bite of goodness!!!
A perfect holiday appetizer! They look delicious!
Love the little pretzel handle. Such a fun appetizer.
A great idea for a holiday party tray!
So cute and very tasty looking! Definitely going on my “must make” list! Love these!