Canadian Cheddar Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Walnuts

A festive and flavorful cheese ball featuring sharp Canadian cheddar, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

2500 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.58/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

8ozSharp Canadian Cheddar Cheese(Shredded)

£2.50

8ozCream Cheese(Softened to room temperature)

£1.50

0.5cupDried Cranberries(Chopped)

£1.00

0.5cupWalnuts(Toasted and chopped)

£1.25

2Green Onions(Finely chopped)

£0.50

1tspWorcestershire Sauce(Optional, adds savory depth)

£0.10

0.5tspGarlic Powder

£0.05

0.3tspSalt(Or to taste)

0.3tspBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.95

£0.58 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
2.
Add the chopped dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture.
3.
Mix all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
4.
Form the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
5.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
6.
Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a serving plate.
7.
Optional: For extra presentation, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped walnuts or cranberries before serving.
8.
Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (55g)

2500 kcal / 10460 kJ

Carbs

105g

40% of RDA

Fat

195g

279% of RDA

Protein

85g

170% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

75 g

83% of RDA

Sodium

2200 mg

96% of RDA

Saturated Fat

125 g

625% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Toast the walnuts before chopping to enhance their flavor and crunch.

Adjust the amount of cranberries and walnuts to your preference.

Use a food processor to finely chop the walnuts if desired.

For a smoother cheese ball, use a stand mixer to combine the ingredients.

The cheese ball can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing bowl

Plastic wrap

Serving plate

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