Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
Sweet pear, salty Cheddar cheese and crunchy nuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe an alluring holiday treat. Serve with an array of crudités and crisp party crackers.
Ingreadients :
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 medium firm ripe pear, finely chopped
- 1 scallion, white and green separated, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ⅓ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
Step by Step :
- Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Using the plastic wrap to help you, form the cheese mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
- Just before serving, combine pecans and the reserved scallion greens in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture, pressing to adhere.
