This heavenly creamy cheese ball recipe with cranberries is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for get-togethers with family and friends. This homemade cheese ball is packed with delicious creamy cheeses and a hint of spice from the tabasco - and it's easy to make in just 15 minutes and sure to be a hit with everyone!
To make a cheese ball mixture, simply combine the butter, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl using an electric whisk on low speed.
Mix in the cheddar cheese and chutney and form into a large ball using your hands, then wrap in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to chill.
Before serving, roll the ball in the chopped cranberries and serve with crackers.
Recipe Notes
Room-temperature dairy productsTo help the mixture come together nice and smooth, remove the cream cheese and butter from the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature before mixing.Using pre-shredded cheeseFor best results, I recommend shredding the cheddar cheese yourself rather than buying it already shredded in a packet.