Festive Feta Cheese Ball

Bring a festive touch to your next gathering with this colorful and flavorful Festive Feta Cheese Ball! A creamy blend of tangy feta and velvety cream cheese is perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, dill, garlic powder, and a hint of black pepper for a burst of savory goodness. Rolled in a delightful coating of chopped cranberries, pecans, and pistachios, this cheese ball not only tastes irresistible but also adds a pop of holiday-inspired color to your table. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's an easy yet elegant appetizer perfect for holiday parties, game-day snacking, or any special occasion. Serve it with crackers or crunchy vegetable slices for the ultimate crowd-pleasing starter.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
• 0.25 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup Pistachios, chopped
• 1 pack Crackers or sliced vegetables (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese. Use a fork or hand mixer to blend until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add the chopped parsley, fresh dill, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly incorporate the herbs and spices.

Step 3

Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean countertop. Transfer the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and use it to form the mixture into a ball shape.

Step 4

Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the cheese ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare the coating by mixing the chopped cranberries, pecans, and pistachios in a shallow dish or plate.

Step 6

Once the cheese ball has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap the plastic wrap. Gently roll the cheese ball in the cranberry-nut mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres evenly on all sides.

Step 7

Serve immediately with crackers or sliced vegetables, or wrap the cheese ball in clean plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	699.7 grams (699.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2615

Total Fat 174.60g	224%
Saturated Fat 71.60g	358%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 346mg	115%
Sodium 3540mg	154%
Total Carbohydrate 227.70g	83%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 51.00g
Protein 58.20g	116%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 928mg	71%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1191mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 33.5%