Easy Pomegranate White Cheddar Cheeseball
A vibrant and creamy cheeseball combining sharp cheddar and cream cheese with fresh herbs, nuts, and pomegranate arils, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like chives, parsley, or dill), chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts (like pecans or walnuts), chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the chopped herbs, nuts, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to firm up.
- Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it in the pomegranate arils until coated.
- Serve with crackers or bread for dipping.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute with seeds. Sugar substitutes like Stevia or Monk Fruit can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg