Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe

If you have less than an hour to spend in the kitchen, you should try this Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball recipe. This easy dip recipe is a perfect appetizer that is quick and easy to make.

Enjoy the delicious seasonal flavor of this roll cheese ball at any time of year. I usually serve this for holiday season and made it for a couple of casual get-togethers at home. The subtle hint of sweetness adds to the already incredible set of festive flavors. I consider this a part dip, part dessert that the whole family can enjoy that won’t take a long time to make!

What Can You Serve with this Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball?

• Your favorite crackers
• Fresh fruits
• Pretzels
• Vegetable crudités

Looking For Other Dips To Try Next Time?

• Whipped Feta Dip
• Corn Dip with Mexican Style Sour Cream
• Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip
• Easy Homemade Hummus

Kitchen Tip

• If you’re planning to serve this Cranberry Cheeseball for an upcoming party, you can prepare it in advance. This is my favorite way of making this so I can have it on hand. After tightly wrapping the homemade cheese ball in plastic wrap (see second step below), place it in a freezer bag and freeze for up to one month. When this is ready to serve, thaw it at room temperature then coat in the pecan-cranberry mixture described below.
• You can add goat cheese to this orange cheese ball recipe if preferred.

Cranberry Orange Cheeseball Ingredients

• 1 T. water
• 1 T. fresh orange juice (or orange juice concentrate)
• 1-8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 T. orange zest, preferably organic
• ½ c. chopped dried cranberries
• ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped

Supplies used

• Silicon spatula
• Large white bowl

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How to make an Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball

Step #1. Chop cranberries then combine whipped cream cheese, water, orange juice, and orange zest to a large bowl and stir to combine. Use a silicon spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mixture.

Step #2. Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry work surface. Use the silicon spatula to gently scoop the cream cheese to form mixture on top of it.

Step #3. Wrap the plastic wrap around the cream cheese and gently shape into a ball with your hands. Cover the cheese ball completely in the plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step #4. Place pecans and fresh parsley with the remaining cranberries in a small bowl and toss until combined.

Step #5. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Place cranberry-pecan mixture on a round serving plate and gently press the cheese ball into the surface to cover.

Step #6. Serve immediately with your choice of crackers, fresh fruit, and/or sliced vegetables. Enjoy!

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Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe

Lori

If you have less than an hour to spend in the kitchen, you should try this Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball recipe. This easy dip recipe is a perfect appetizer that is quick and easy to make.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Chill Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 to 8 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 T. water
• 1 T. fresh orange juice (or orange juice concentrate)
• 1-8 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1 T. orange zest preferably organic
• 1/2 c. chopped dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped
• 1 T. fresh parsley , finely chopped

Instructions

 

• Chop cranberries then combine whipped cream cheese, water, orange juice, and orange zest to a large bowl and stir to combine. Use a silicon spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mixture.
• Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry work surface. Use the silicon spatula to gently scoop the cream cheese to form mixture on top of it.
• Wrap the plastic wrap around the cream cheese and gently shape into a ball with your hands. Cover the cheese ball completely in the plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Place pecans and fresh parsley with the remaining cranberries in a small bowl and toss until combined.
• Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Place cranberry-pecan mixture on a round serving plate and gently press the cheese ball into the surface to cover.
• Serve immediately with your choice of crackers, fresh fruit, and/or sliced vegetables. Enjoy!

Keyword Appetizer

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