Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Sweet pear, salty Cheddar cheese, and crunchy nuts make this delicious cheese ball recipe an irresistible appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 69 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 medium firm ripe pear, finely chopped
• 1 scallion, white and green separated, finely chopped
• Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1.25 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Using the plastic wrap to help you, form the cheese mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

Step 3

Just before serving, combine pecans and the reserved scallion greens in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture, pressing to adhere.