Pecan and Plum Cheese Ball

Looking for a new spin on your festive holiday cheese ball? Look no further than this delightful dried plum and pecan cheese ball. This perfect crowd-pleaser can be prepared in under 20 minutes and requires no fuss. Simply pair it with a box of crackers, and your appetizer is ready to go!

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Prep Time 20

Servings: 8 people

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped dried plums, divided
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp garlic powder

Method

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ½ pecans, ½ cup dried plums, and green onion, and garlic powder until well combined.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup chopped dried plums, divided, 1 cup chopped pecans, divided, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 tsp garlic powder
Form mixture into a ball.
Just before serving, combine remaining ½ cup pecans, ½ dried plums, and 2 tablespoon green onions on a flat surface or cutting board. Roll cheese ball in dried plum-pecan mixture.
1 cup chopped dried plums, divided, 1 cup chopped pecans, divided, 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Serve with crackers

Notes

If cheese ball is not being served right away, after forming cheese ball into a ball and wrap in a piece of plastic wrap and place in fridge until ready to serve. Once ready to serve, roll in dried plum-pecan mixture.