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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Bites

A classic cheese ball is reimagined in single servings with toasted pecans, fresh parsley, tart cranberries, and goat cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 30 cheese balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 113

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups pecans finely chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup parsley finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place finely chopped pecans on a baking sheet, and toast for 5-10 minutes, ensuring they don't burn. Allow to cool.
  2. Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese and goat cheese. Add in honey and cinnamon, stir to combine.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, create rounded spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture. You may want to wear gloves for easy clean up.
  4. Combine toasted pecans, chopped cranberries, and parsley in a shallow baking dish.
  5. Roll each cheese ball in mixture until completely coated.
  6. Refrigerate until serving for up to 3 days. Before serving, drizzle with additional honey.