Christmas Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

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A festive cheese ball that combines creamy cheeses, pecans, and dried cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese. Beat or stir until the cheeses are well combined, smooth, and evenly incorporated.
Add the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your work surface. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the center and roughly shape it into a mound.
Use your hands (over the plastic wrap) to mold the cheese into a cone or tree shape, pressing firmly to compact it.
Wrap the shaped cheese tree tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until very firm.
Once chilled, unwrap the cheese tree and place it on a plate or tray. Press additional chopped pecans and cranberries all over the outside of the tree to create a decorative, textured coating.
Transfer the cheese ball tree carefully to your serving platter. Tuck fresh parsley sprigs around the base and at the top to resemble greenery.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh cut vegetables.

For best results, soften cream cheese before mixing. This cheese ball can be made a week ahead and stored in the fridge.

Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/christmas-cranberry-pecan-cheese-ball/