Description
These Festive Cranberry Cheese Nibbles are creamy, sweet-tart, and herb-kissed little bites that come together in minutes and chill to party-perfect. Rolled into poppable balls and served with your favorite crackers, they’re an effortless, make-ahead appetizer that sparkles on any holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Crackers, for serving (your choice)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dried cranberries, finely chopped pecans, rosemary, honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Scoop small portions with a spoon or small scoop and roll into bite-sized balls. Arrange on a platter or parchment-lined tray.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled with your favorite crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition is for cheese nibbles only and does not include crackers.
- For neater rounds, chill the mixture 10 minutes before rolling.
- If substituting low-fat cream cheese, texture will be slightly softer.
- Chop cranberries and pecans finely so the balls hold together well.
- Make up to 24 hours ahead; cover tightly to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Holiday
- Method: No-cook (mix and chill)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nibbles
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: cranberry cheese balls, holiday appetizer, no-bake party snack, cream cheese bites, rosemary, make-ahead