Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Elevate your next gathering with these delightful Mini Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls! Perfect for festive occasions, these bite-sized treats combine smooth goat cheese and cream cheese with the sweetness of honey and tart cranberries, all rolled in crunchy pecans. Not only are they quick to make—just 30 minutes of prep—but they can also be prepared up to two days in advance, making them an ideal choice for busy hosts. Serve them alongside an array of crackers or fresh vegetables for a colorful and inviting appetizer spread that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy easy and impressive snacking with this simple recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until fluffy. Fold in half of the diced pecans.
- On parchment paper, combine remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Use a cookie scoop to form balls from the cheese mixture and roll them in the cranberry-pecan mixture until well-coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg