Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Ingredients

8 Ounces Cream Cheese

1 Cup White Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded

1 Cup Dried Cranberries Chopped and Divided 1 Cup Pecans Chopped and Toasted

1/4 Cup Chives or Green Onions Chopped

2 Tablespoons Layla’s Cranberry Garlic Whip™

To toast pecans: Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
Place chopped pecans on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/2 toasted pecans, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chive or green onion, and Layla’s Cranberry Garlic Whip™ until well combined.
Place mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and cover completely with wrap while forming it into a ball shape.
Place in fridge until ready to serve.
Just before serving, combine remaining 1/2 cup pecans, 1/2 dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoon chives on a flat surface or cutting board. Unwrap the ball and roll in the cranberry-pecan mixture.
Serve with crackers, pita chips, pretzels, carrots, or celery.