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.
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!