Cherry Cheese Ball

This Cherry Cheese Ball is a quick and easy dessert appetizer that’s so delicious, everyone will be going back for seconds!  

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You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to prepare this cheese ball.  Dessert for a gathering doesn’t get much easier than this and it’s guaranteed to be a hit!

This is always a welcomed treat for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, game day gatherings or during the holidays… just about any occasion you can think of.

What can I serve with this cherry cheese ball?

I love it with graham crackers, apple slices, pretzels and/or vanilla wafers.  YUM!

Enjoy!

Cherry Cheese Ball

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• Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained well and roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
• Serve with graham crackers, apple slices, pretzels and/or vanilla wafers

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Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, nutmeg and vanilla extract in a large bowl until combined.  Fold in chopped cherries and stir with a large spoon to combine.
2. Transfer mixture to a serving plate and form into a ball.  Cover evenly with pecans.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Notes

*Cook time refers to chilling time before serving.