Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Ball
Servings 10 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Packages 8 oz cream cheese, at room temp
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Heavy Pinch of kosher salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp minced rosemary reserve 1 tbsp for topping
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries or cherries reserve 2 tbsp for topping
- 3 tbsp green onions finely diced reserve 1 tbsp for topping
- 1 ½ cups sharp white cheddar cheese reserve ½ cup for topping
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios +2 tbsp for topping
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a medium bowl mix together cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, rosemary, dried cranberries, green onions, white cheddar cheese and pistachios.
- Shape into a ball: Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap onto a flat surface and transfer the cheese mixture to the center. Wrap the cream cheese and form into a ball.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until the ball is semi-firm.
- Mix toppings together: Add remaining 2 tbsp rosemary, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1 tbsp green onions, ½ cup cheese, and ¼ cup of pistachios to a baking sheet. Mix together until evenly dispersed.
- Roll in toppings: Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and onto the baking sheet. Roll the ball into toppings until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and serve with a variety of crackers, pretzels, chips and veggies
Notes
*The cream cheese is easier to incorporate when it's at room temperature.
Electric stand or hand mixer: Beat the cream cheese, sour cream and seasonings on medium speed until combined, then reduce the speed to low and mix in the remaining ingredients. Shape and chill as instructed.