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CREAMY CRANBERRY PISTACHIO CHEESE BALLS WITH HONEY

Creamy Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Balls: An Indulgent Holiday Treat

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These creamy cranberry pistachio cheese balls are a perfect indulgent treat for the holiday season, combining sweet cranberries and crunchy pistachios.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cheese balls

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cranberries, honey, vanilla extract, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a ball.
  3. Roll each cheese ball in chopped pistachios to coat.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
  5. Serve with crackers or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add herbs like chives or parsley to the cheese mixture.
  • These cheese balls can be made a day ahead of time.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg