Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball w/ Caramelized Pecans

Recipe Rating:	21 Ratings5
Categories:	Cheese Appetizers, Quick & Easy, Spreads
Collections:	Thanksgiving Table
Serves:	a crowd

Ingredients

1 c	dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 c	frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
16 oz	cream cheese, softened to room temp
1/4 c	confectioners' sugar
CARAMELIZED PECANS
3/4 c	pecans, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp	butter
2 Tbsp	sugar

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Leah Stacey

Well Seasoned

Montgomery, AL (pop. 205,764)

CookingMaven

Member Since Mar 2010

Leah's Notes:

A long time ago I ate a cranberry cheese ball that I had made from a mix that I bought. I loved it! Well I have no way of getting that mix anymore, so I came up with my own recipe. It is sweet and tart. This isn't your average cheese ball! You will love to serve this at your next holiday gathering!

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Comments from the Test Kitchen:

Set the tone for your holiday festivities with this delicious - and pretty! - appetizer. Part dip, part dessert, you will love the reaction you get when your guests set eyes on this lovely creation.

Directions

Chop cranberries in a food processor or blender.

Add the cream cheese, OJ and sugar. Blend in the processor till all is creamed together.

Place onto a sheet of wax paper and shape in a ball the best you can. Let it sit overnight to stiffen up a bit. You can shape it better the next day when it is a little harder.

Directions for candied pecans: Melt butter in a pan on med heat add the pecans and sugar and mix well stirring frequently. About 3-5 minutes. Do not let the pecans burn!

Lay out a sheet of wax paper and place pecans on the sheet spreading them out. Let them cool.

When you are ready to eat the cheese ball take it out of the fridge and shape better. Grab a handful of pecans and place them all over the cheese call till covered. Place cheese ball on a plate and serve!

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Debbie wright debbie110772

Dec 11, 2010

YUMMMMMM..I love cramberry and orange togather. Then put carmalized pecans..omg. I will try this!!

Debbie wright debbie110772

Dec 11, 2010

If I had all the stuff i would do it for tonight..might have to run to the store!!

Debbie wright debbie110772

Dec 11, 2010

Ok I am gonna run to the store..I could prolly stick it in the freezer for an hour to get it hard huh??

Leah Stacey CookingMaven

Dec 11, 2010

Maybe, I've never done that before so I'm not going to guarantee that it will work. Are you having a party? If not then half the recipe because this make a lot!

Debbie wright debbie110772

Dec 11, 2010

I am going to a party at my sis i laws..Told her i would bring something.

Robin DuPree robdupree

Dec 11, 2010

YUMMY! Sounds terrific..

Leah Stacey CookingMaven

Dec 11, 2010

yes it is Robin ;)

Wendy Rusch snooksk9

Dec 11, 2010

omg this would be so good...great for appetizer day at my house!

Colleen Sowa colleenlucky7

Dec 12, 2010

Hi girls! This is a keeper Leah!!!

Debbie wright debbie110772

Dec 12, 2010

Ok Leah..if you are rushed for time , this is what i did. Mixed everything like you directed. I have a small mixing bowl. I lined it with wax paper..sprayed it with cooking spray.Put the mixture in the bowl. Put it in the freezer for an hour..then the frig for about an hour. When i was ready to put it on the plater it came out perfect and in shape ready for the pecans...IT was WONDERFUL!!! Thanx Check ou the pic!!