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Sweet & Nutty Cranberry Pecan Cheese Bites

Sweet & Nutty Cranberry Pecan Cheese Bites: Easy Party Appetizer

These Sweet & Nutty Cranberry Pecan Cheese Bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party, combining creamy cheese with crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls.
  4. Roll each cheese ball in additional chopped pecans for coating.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a variation, add chopped green onions or herbs.
  • These bites can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheese bite
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 80 milligrams
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 4 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 5 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 20 milligrams

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