Is it really Christmas without an awesome cheese ball recipe?! I’ve packed all of the festive flavors into a fun cheese appetizer that’s so easy to make! Wow your guests with this holiday cheese ball recipe!
How to Make Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball (Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe)
The perfect make ahead party appetizer
At the time of year when you are entertaining more friends and family than usual, make ahead party food and appetizers are a must! You can prep this Christmas cheese ball a whopping three days ahead of time, so it’s perfect to keep in the fridge to serve at any point.
Can you freeze a cheeseball?
If you are really planning ahead, you can in fact, freeze the cheeseball before you add the toppings and it will be good for up to a month. Be sure to wrap it in securely in the plastic wrap and thaw it in the fridge.
Sweet and savory Christmas cheese ball recipe
The flavors in this festive appetizer are the perfect mix of sweet and savory with a little tang. The pecans add texture to the soft cheese and we all know cranberries and orange work so well together!
How do you serve a cheese ball appetizer?
I like to keep it simple when serving cheeseballs and simply like to serve them up on a plate with a selection of savory crackers. You can however serve the cheese ball a part of a larger cheeseboard, and this works especially well if you have lots of guests. Serve with several cheeses, nuts, crudite and crostini.
Top Tips to Make This Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball (Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe)
If you don’t have a food processor, you can mix the ingredients in a large bowl with a spoon. It will take longer but work the same! Be sure to cover the whole cheese ball in plastic wrap so that it’s secure. Let the cheese ball come to room temperature before adding the toppings.
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