Holiday Vegan Cheese Ball

Name: Holiday Vegan Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz dairy free ricotta; 2 tbsp maple syrup; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup toasted pecans; ½ cup shelled pistachios; ½ cup dried unsweetened cranberries; ½ cup fresh parsley leaves; 1 tbsp lemon zest

20 mins prepServes 16

Get ready to *sleigh* your holiday appetizer game with this Vegan Holiday Cheese Ball – it's the plant-based party star and its TOTALLY vegan! Crafted with love and a dash of festive flair, this cheesy delight takes vegan ricotta, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pistachios, maple syrup, and parsley to the next level. It's so irresistibly creamy and delicious that even your ornery meat-loving uncle is guaranteed to trade in his scowl for a bite (and come back for seconds). Spread it on crackers, and it is sure to be a hit, perfect for thanksgiving or any holiday occasion!

16 servings

What you need

8 oz Dairy Free Ricotta Cheese, or cream cheese

2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more for serving

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped

½ cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped

½ cup dried cranberries, chopped

½ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

1 tbsp lemon zest

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Instructions


0 Add the ricotta, maple syrup, salt, garlic powder and half of the pecans to a mixing bowl. Use a fork or hand mixer to combine. Set aside.
1 In a separate bowl, combine the remaining pecans, pistachios, cranberries, parsley, and lemon zest. Stir to mix. Scoop out 1.5 tbsp balls of the ricotta mixture, using a cookie scoop, and place them in the dry mixture one at a time. Use your hands to roll and press the coating into each ball. Place on a serving tray. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
2 Once all your cheese balls are prepped, drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired and sprinkle with the remaining coating. Serve chilled with crackers.

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