Description
These Cheese Ball Bites are a perfect blend of creamy cheeses, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, they’re ideal for any gathering or as a quick snack. Enjoy homemade flavors that impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 6 ounces finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans regular or candied pecans
- 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mascarpone cheese. Mix until smooth using a mixer or large spoon.
- Incorporate the grated sharp white cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized cheese balls.
- Prepare three plates: one with chopped pecans, one with cranberries, and the third with a mix of chives and parsley.
- Coat one-third of the cheese balls in pecans, another third in cranberries, and the last third in the herb mixture.
- Chill the cheese balls in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
Ensure the cheeses are softened for easier mixing.
For added flavor, consider using seasoned or candied pecans.
These bites can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg