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Cranberry Pecan Cheese

Cranberry Pecan Cheese: The Creamy Snack Everyone Craves

Cranberry Pecan Cheese is a creamy and tangy appetizer that combines crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 24 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with dried cherries or raisins
  • 2 tbsp Honey can substitute with maple syrup
For the Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder can substitute with shallots
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts
Optional Touch
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by setting out your cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Blend together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the cheese mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
  4. Gently fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans using a spatula, making sure they are even distributed.
  5. Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap, shape into a ball or log, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. After chilling, unwrap and place on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crackers or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store the cheese tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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