cranberry orange cheese ball w/ caramelized pecans

Name: Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball w/ Caramelized Pecans
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) dried cranberries, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 16 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened to room temp; 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; ## CARAMELIZED PECANS; 3/4 cup(s) pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar

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Leah Stacey

Huntsville, AL

Updated on Dec 11, 2010

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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This is so yummy..sweet , tart and the pecans add so much!!

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Ingredients

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

How To Make cranberry orange cheese ball w/ caramelized pecans

Step 1

Chop cranberries in a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese, OJ and sugar. Blend in the processor till all is creamed together.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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!
Step 5

Lay out a sheet of wax paper and place pecans on the sheet spreading them out. Let them cool.
Step 6

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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