Best Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball W Caramelized Pecans Recipes

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl and beat till smooth. Beat in the orange zest and craisins till well blended.
• Line a small deep bowl with plastic wrap and press cheese mixture firmly into bowl.
• Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, then roll in a ball and roll in candied pecans.
• Serve with crackers.

CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• To Toast Pecans: Pre-heat oven to 375F. Place chopped pecans on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ½ toasted pecans, ½ cup dried cranberries, chive or green onion, and garlic powder until well combined.
• Place mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and cover completely with wrap while forming it into a ball shape. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, combine remaining ½ cup pecans, ½ dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoon chives on a flat surface or cutting board. Unwrap the ball and roll in cranberry-pecan mixture.
• Serve with crackers, pita chips, pretzels, carrots or celery.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir softened cream cheese until smooth.
• Stir in craisins, orange zest, orange juice and powdered sugar until well combined.
• Set bowl in fridge and allow to firm up for about 10 minutes or just long enough to be able to form a ball.
• Roll into a cream cheese mixture into a ball and place on a plate or tray and place in freezer to soft set for 10 minutes.
• While cheese ball is soft setting, combine coating ingredients onto a large tray or plate. Roll cheese ball into the topping ingredients to coat on the outside completely.
• Cover with saran wrap and store in fridge until ready to serve.
• Serve with crackers.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESE BALL W/ CARAMELIZED PECANS

Steps:

• 1. Chop cranberries in a food processor or blender.
• 2. Add the cream cheese, OJ and sugar. Blend in the processor till all is creamed together.
• 3. Place onto a sheet of wax paper and shape in a ball the best you can. Let it sit overnight to stiffen up a bit. You can shape it better the next day when it is a little harder.
• 4. Directions for candied pecans: Melt butter in a pan on med heat add the pecans and sugar and mix well stirring frequently. About 3-5 minutes. Do not let the pecans burn!
• 5. Lay out a sheet of wax paper and place pecans on the sheet spreading them out. Let them cool.
• 6. When you are ready to eat the cheese ball take it out of the fridge and shape better. Grab a handful of pecans and place them all over the cheese call till covered. Place cheese ball on a plate and serve!

CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions until well-combined.
• Form into a ball, then roll in more chopped pecans to coat.
• Serve with crackers of your choice.
• Enjoy!