Amazing Maple Pecan Cheese Ball: 1 Blissful Bite
This festive Maple Pecan Cheese Ball is a delightful holiday appetizer. It’s a creamy, sweet, and nutty treat that’s perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes plus 1 hour chilling time
- Yield: 1 cheese ball
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, plus more for rolling
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the toasted chopped pecans, maple syrup, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans, pressing gently to coat.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and firm up.
- Serve chilled with crackers or bread.
Notes
- To toast pecans: Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Let them cool completely before chopping.
- For a smoother texture, you can use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients.
- This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg