Festive Cranberry Walnut Cheese Balls
Festive Cranberry Walnut Cheese Balls
Ingredients
For the Cheese Balls
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Coating
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and goat cheese. Beat with a fork or electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the finely chopped dried cranberries, fresh parsley, fresh chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a small spoon or a mini ice cream scoop, roll the cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Place the finely chopped walnuts in a shallow dish. Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Arrange the coated cheese balls on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
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Festive Cranberry Walnut Cheese Balls
Ingredients
For the Cheese Balls
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Coating
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and goat cheese. Beat with a fork or electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the finely chopped dried cranberries, fresh parsley, fresh chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a small spoon or a mini ice cream scoop, roll the cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Place the finely chopped walnuts in a shallow dish. Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Arrange the coated cheese balls on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.