WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY CHEESE BALL

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I made this epic cheese ball for a Thanksgiving gathering. My husband said it was weird to have a sweet cheese ball. He's used to those cheddar cheese ranch dressing lumps of cheese dip. However it was a real hit at the party. It sort of tastes like a mound of cheese cake.

Provided by Maggie May Schill

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c salted butter, softened (1 stick)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp spiced rum (or 1 tsp of artificial rum flavoring)
1 c white chocolate chips
1/2 c dried cranberries
1 c sugar
FOR TOPPING:
1 c graham crackers, crumbs
1/2 c pecans, in pieces

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and butter until completely incorporated together.
  • 2. Mix in vanilla extract and rum. Mix until completely smooth.
  • 3. Fold in chocolate chips and cranberries.
  • 4. Put in refrigerator covered for at least 2 hours.
  • 5. On a large plate mix together graham crackers crumbs and pecans.
  • 6. Take cheese ball mixture out of refrigerator, and form it into a large ball with your hands.
  • 7. Roll the cheese ball in the graham cracker crumb and pecan mixture until it is coated evenly.
  • 8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • 9. I served the cheese ball on a large platter with ginger snaps.

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