This cranberry orange cheese ball is so simple and so delicious! With colorful cranberries in every bite and a hint of fresh orange, it's the perfect holiday appetizer!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Refrigerate: 1 hourhour
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients
18ozcream cheese, softened (see note below)
¼cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonfresh orange zest
½cupCraisins, coarsely chopped
½cupcandied pecans
Instructions
Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Then mix in the orange zest and Craisins until well blended.
Press plastic wrap tightly over the top, then chill in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours.
Once chilled, form the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped candied pecans until well coated.
Place on a platter with crackers and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Cream cheese:I like to use light or Neufchatel, it makes a softer cheese ball.Make-ahead: Follow steps 1 & 2, then let chill in fridge overnight. Before serving, roll in chopped pecans until well-coated. Storage: Will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks if covered or stored in an airtight container.