Ingredients
8ozblock cream cheese,softened
4ozmascarpone cheese,softened
6ozsharp white cheddar cheese,finely grated
salt and pepper,to taste
¾cuppecans,finely chopped, regular or candied pecans
¾cupdried cranberries,chopped
½cupchives,thinly sliced
¼cupparsley,finely chopped
Preparation
Place the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese in a bowl. Using a mixer or a large spoon, mix until thoroughly combined.
Add the cheddar cheese and salt and pepper to taste, mix until well combined.
Roll the mixture into bite-sized cheese balls.
Place the cranberries and pecans on two plates. Mix together the chives and parsley and put the herbs on a third plate.
Roll ⅓ of the cheese balls in the pecans, ⅓ in the cranberries, and ⅓ in the herbs.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.