The season premiere of Holiday Baking Championship Season 11 is finally here, and with host Jesse Palmer at the helm, we are in for a sweet treat! The competition kicks off with a holiday open house where 12 talented bakers are challenged to create holiday cheese ball desserts featuring a type of cheese and either nuts or dried fruit.
In the Holiday Kitchen, the bakers showcase their family traditions and baking skills in hopes of impressing tough-love judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, and Nancy Fuller. Throughout the season, these bakers will face new challenges each week, pushing them to prove their abilities and creativity in the kitchen.
Today, we are diving into the recipe featured in the premiere episode: holiday cheese ball desserts. Here’s what you’ll need to recreate this festive treat at home:
Ingredients:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
2. Fold in the chopped pecans and dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in additional chopped pecans or dried cranberries for garnish.
4. Chill the cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
5. Serve with your favorite crackers, sliced fruit, or cookies for dipping.
Get ready to impress your family and friends at your next holiday gathering with this delicious holiday cheese ball dessert! Stay tuned for more exciting challenges and mouth-watering recipes on Holiday Baking Championship Season 11.
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