Vegan Holiday Cheese Ball
Creamy, cheesy, and completely vegan, this holiday cheese ball makes a simple yet show-stopping starter for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Shredded Vegan Cheese cheddar
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup Green Onion chopped
- ¼ cup Pecan Halves measure then chop
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries measure then chop
Instructions
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Take out 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese and allow to come to room temperature.
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In a medium sized bowl mix together dairy-free cream cheese, 1 cup dairy-free cheese shreds, ¼ cup garlic powder, and ¼ cup green onion. Set mixture aside.
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Line a small bowl (should hold about two cups) with plastic wrap. Make sure you have additional plastic wrap hanging over the bowl to help cover all of the cheese ball.
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Scoop the cream cheese mixture into the plastic wrap lined bowl.
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Lift the corners of the plastic wrap and bring the cheese mixture together into a ball shape.
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Wrap the extra plastic wrap up under the ball to close it up.
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Chill the cheese ball at least 30 minutes before coating.
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Just before you serve the cheese ball, chop ¼ cup of pecans and ¼ cup dried cranberries into small bits.
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Mix the chopped pecans and craisins together and roll the cheese ball to coat.
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Place on a plate and serve with crackers, fruits, and veggies.
Recipe Notes
To prep in advance:
- Make the ball as directed up until you chill.
- Place the plastic wrapped ball in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before you plan to serve it.
- Do not put the pecan and dried cranberry coating on.
- Just before serving, coat in pecans and dried cranberries.
- Enjoy!