This Fall Harvest Cheese Ball recipe is jeweled with seasonal nuts and seeds. On the inside, it bursts with craisins within two creamy kinds of cheese.
Are you gearing up for a football party? This Fall Harvest Cheese Ball is a great party snack on game day. Who doesn’t love cheese, nuts and football? They just go together like macaroni & cheese!
This Harvest Cheese Ball is jeweled with the gorgeous colors of the Fall/Winter seasons and inside has the surprise of craisins mixed with the cheese that gives it a pop of color. I love cheese balls because they are so versatile. Pick your favorite cheese, fruits and nuts and the combinations are endless. I could create a new cheese ball recipe every week for the next 5 years and never run out of ideas.
Not only is this Fall Harvest Cheese Ball great for Sunday Football parties but also as an appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Here is a money saving tip:
Instead of buying your favorite nuts and fruit separately find a trail mix blend that has all the nuts and fruit you love. With this cheese ball I found a harvest blend trail mix and picked out the almonds and raisins and added pistachios and craisins.
The trick to getting that gorgeous nut coating is after you chop or food process the nuts and dried fruit, place a bowl under a colander and pour the chopped coating into the colander. Stir around the coating mixture and all the small crumbs will fall through the colander leaving the fuller size pieces for you to use for your cheese ball coating.
We love this cheese ball and make it several times during the fall and winter. It is a perfect addition to the appetizer menu and goes great with wine. It is creamy and crunchy!
More Appetizers
If you like this recipe, try my Italian pinwheel sandwiches or this spicy been and cheese dip.
- My Crock Pot Velveeta Rotel Dip
- Baked Brie with Jam
- Best Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Whole Grain Mustard
- Sauteed Grape Tomato Ricotta Crostini
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Fall Harvest Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (craisins), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 cup nut and seed mixture (equal parts chopped pistachios, roasted pumpkin seeds, chopped pecans, and sunflower seeds)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chopped dried cranberries and dried apricots until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Place the nut and seed mixture on a plate. Roll the chilled cheese ball in the mixture, gently pressing to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve chilled or slightly softened.
Notes
Storage
Store the cheese ball tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, roll in the nut and seed mixture just before serving.
Substitutions
- Swap goat cheese for cream cheese if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Use chopped walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
- Dried cherries or golden raisins can replace the cranberries.
Pairings
Serve with crackers, pretzel crisps, sliced apples, pear slices, or crostini. This cheese ball also pairs well with sparkling wine or a crisp white wine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 207mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g
All amounts are estimates and DailyAppetite takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier.
