Hot Honey Cheese Ball Recipe
This Hot Honey Cheese Ball Recipe has a balance of creamy cheese, savory herbs, and that sweet-heat kick that keeps them coming back for more! It's a super quick party snack or holiday appetizer that can be pulled together in about 10 minutes. Roll in crunchy pecans, drizzle on an extra bit of hot honey, and you have a fun twist on a classic recipe.
Servings: 8
Calories: 72kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon hot honey plus more for serving
- ½ ts chives
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except for pecans in a medium bowl, and stir until evenly combined.8 ounce package cream cheese, 1 tablespoon hot honey, ½ ts chives, ½ teaspoon basil, ½ teaspoon parsley, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Roll in the pecans using plastic wrap to help press them into the surface.⅔ cup chopped pecans
- Once evenly shaped, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve with a drizzle of extra hot honey if desired.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- If you want it really spicy, double the chili flakes.
- Use softened, but not warm, cream cheese.
- Keep covered in plastic wrap so that it doesn't dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
