Description
A vibrant and creamy Pomegranate Cheese Ball that combines tangy goat cheese, sweet pomegranate arils, and crunchy pecans, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in garlic powder, chives, and sea salt, mixing well.
- Gently fold in pomegranate arils and chopped pecans.
- Shape the mixture into a ball, moistening hands if needed.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap and serve on a platter, garnished with additional pomegranate arils and chives.
Notes
Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables for a delightful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, pomegranate, party food, easy recipe
