Scott's Cheese Ball recipe with pecans and m&m's is super easy to make, deliciously sweet, and is a crowd-pleaser.
Scott's Cheese Ball with pecans and m&m's
Ever since we lost Scott, the joy of Christmas has been infused with sadness because it was his favorite holiday. We miss Scott every day but our hearts are heavier during this season of hope, redemption, and love.
Scott's famous cheese ball recipe has become a part of Brechtl Christmas Party tradition. It's a special treat that his mom brings, and everyone looks forward to indulging in. Although it's been harder to get our growing family together each year, Scott's cheese ball has not been forgotten.
Scott has always rolled his cheese ball into mini chocolate chips, but I tried to dress it up, adding green and red m&m's in his memory. As you can see, I wasn't very creative. I'm sure you can come up with better designs.
If you like this recipe and make it yourself, please let me know. Take a picture and tag it #allthatsjas on Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to see what you came up with!
What is your family's Christmas tradition? Do you have a recipe that always finds its way to your holiday table? Let me know in the comments.
If you have also lost a loved one, you know how easy it is to remember them every day, but missing them is a heartache that never goes away. May you have a blessed holiday season!
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- butter
- cream cheese
- pecans
- light brown sugar
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- M&M’S holiday candy
🔪 Instructions
- In a small ball combine all ingredients except M&M’S. Refrigerate for at least half an hour.
- Take out the mixture, form a ball and place on a small plate or another serving dish. Decorate with M&M’S as you wish.
- Alternately, roll the cheese ball in sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate again until ready to serve.
- Serve with graham crackers, shortbread cookies or Pepperidge Farms assorted cookies.
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Scott's Cheese Ball with pecans and m&m's
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup M&M’S holiday candy
Instructions
- In a small ball combine all ingredients except M&M’S. Refrigerate for at least half an hour.
- Take out the mixture, form into a ball and place on a small plate or other serving dish. Decorate with M&M’S as you wish.
- Alternately, roll the cheese ball in sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate again until ready to serve.
- Serve with graham crackers, shortbread cookies or Pepperidge Farms assorted cookies.
Sheri says
yum! Thanks so much for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!
Jas says
Thanks, Sherry!
Miz Helen says
I love the addition of the M&Ms to your awesome cheese ball! Hope you are having a wonderful week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
So kind of you, Miz Helen!
Amber Harrop says
This time of year is tough when we lose someone that is for sure - I love this sweet cheese ball though glad you carried on Scott's tradition
Jas says
So true, Amber! Thanks for your kind words.
Leanna says
I have never seen a sweet cheese ball before only savoury. What a different idea that gives me all kinds of ideas. Thanks for posting this.
Jas says
Right? It's almost like a cheesecake - you make all kinds of different flavors 🙂
Hil says
I love cheese balls, a sweet one would be great for gatherings on the christmas holidays!
Michelle Leslie says
I'm so sorry Jas. It's so sad when we lose someone and this time of the year really does seem to make it worse too. Scott must have been a really cool person to combine chocolate and cream cheese together. That sounds so intriguing and pretty easy to make too. I'll think we'll give it a try
Jas says
Thak you, Michelle! He really was the coolest person. 🙁
Jann Olson says
Sure looks good! I made a new cheeseball last night that had pineapple and maraschino cherries then rolled in pecans. It is yummy too. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
That sounds like a great combination, Jann! Pina colada cheeseball! 😀
Jess says
So cute! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks.
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Jas says
Thank you!
Beverly says
This looks so pretty and it sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your cheese ball recipe with us at Snickerdoodle! Pinning.
Jas says
Hi, Beverly! Thank you and thanks for hosting!
Angie ~ ambient wares says
Beautiful combination! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
Jas says
Thanks for stopping in, Angie!
Nicole says
I think your M&Ms look great on the cheese ball. Everyone needs a great cheese ball recipe for the holidays, and I thank you for sharing Scott's recipe.
Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - hope to see you link up again this week on Friday!
Jas says
Nicole, thank you so much and thanks for hosting! Happy Holidays 🙂
Barbara says
I've copied the recipe - it looks so festive and sounds really good. And easy? That's a plus too. Stopping in today from Lisa's Grand Social.
Jas says
Thank you, Barbara! You won't be disappointed! Thanks for stopping in.
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Jas, Sorry for your loss but nice that you remember Scott in this way each year! I miss my parents the most this time of year. I think you decorated the cheese ball in a very colorful way! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
Jas says
Hi, Janet! That is so nice of you to say. It is tough not being able to share the holiday joy with your loved ones. Wishing you peace this season and always.
Bam's Kitchen says
A sweet little treat indeed! I am sure the kids will love it! I am sure all the adults will be hiding this little cheese ball from the kids for themselves.. LOL Enjoy the season and those grand babies.
Jas says
Bobbi, you are right, lol. Hope your season is full of blessings as well!
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Jas, I don't know who Scott is but I am sorry for your loss. It looks like a wonderful recipe. I've never combined cream cheese with chocolate. I must be missing out.
Jas says
Thank you, Mary. Scott is our nephew, gone too soon 🙁 If you ever had chocolate cheesecake, then you are not missing out 🙂