Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Balls | Quick & Easy Party Appetizer

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pistachios

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still add sweetness.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese is often less expensive.

Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Shape the mixture into 14 small balls using a spoon, then place them on a plate.

Refrigerate until they become firm, which usually takes about 1 hour.

In a shallow bowl, mix together pistachios and dried cranberries.

Roll the cheese balls in this pistachio-cranberry mixture.

Allow them to sit at room temperature for 15 min before serving.

Insert a pretzel stick into each truffle and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens