Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls are the perfect festive appetizer to impress your guests. This delightful dish combines the rich creaminess of goat cheese and cream cheese with the sweetness of honey, all rolled into bite-sized balls coated with crunchy pecans and vibrant dried cranberries. Ideal for any gathering, these mini cheese balls are not only easy to make ahead of time but also add a stunning visual appeal to your holiday spread. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a crowd-pleasing treat that everyone will love. Serve them alongside crispy crackers or warm crostini for an unforgettable snacking experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups diced pecans
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until light and fluffy. Fold in 1/2 cup diced pecans.
- On parchment paper, mix remaining diced pecans with cranberries and parsley.
- Scoop out portions of the cheese mixture and roll into balls, then coat thoroughly with the cranberry-pecan mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve—up to two days in advance.
- For serving, drizzle with extra honey and pair with crackers or crostini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (27g)
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg