Sweetened cream cheese mixed with an easy pecan pie filling is rolled in pecans before serving. Add this to your dessert table with apple slices and cookies for dipping.
Favorite Holiday Dessert
We love a good cheeseball and this recipe is no exception!
This is a fun dessert mash-up combining our favorite pecan pie with a cheesecake inspired base. This dessert recipe belongs in the holiday collection! Super easy to make and room for variation it can be made ahead of time. From this recipe, make one regular serving or divide the cream cheese mixture into halves and make some minis for individual servings. Bake a shortcut crustless pecan pie as directed in the recipe or use a combination of leftover pecan pie (or even pumpkin pie)!
Ingredients for a Dessert Cheese Ball
The base of this dessert cheese ball is cream cheese, butter, and a bit of powdered sugar for sweetness. Add vanilla, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even some maple extract. The ‘pecan pie’ flavor in this recipe comes from a mini crustless pecan pie filling that is baked and cooled. This can be done up to 5 days ahead of time or even longer if you’d like to freeze it. The homemade pecan filling can be replaced with store bought pecan pie, just scrape the filling out of the crust. VARIATIONS Mix in crushed and drained pineapple, bacon bits, chopped red or green apples, raisins or dried cranberries. Drizzle homemade Easy Caramel Sauce, or top with these elegant little Chocolate Curls.
How to Make a Pecan Cheese Ball
It’s easy to make this ideal holiday offering:
Tips for the Perfect Cheese Ball
Ensure the cream cheese and butter are room temperature before mixing together. Wet your hands to make it easier to roll the cheese/pecan mixture into a ball. While soft, the ball will flatten a little bit but as it chills, it can easily be reshaped into a ball. Make it up to 2 days in advance for less fuss during the holidays.
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Baked Brie with Cranberries – ready in 20 minutes Quick & Easy Tapenade – so elegant and easy Balsamic Roasted Grapes – serve on crackers Charcuterie Board – perfect for a crowd Antipasto Platter – super fresh & flavorful
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