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Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe

Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 1 cheese ball (serves 12–14 as an appetizer) 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is the perfect sweet-and-savory party appetizer, boasting creamy cheese, tangy pineapple, crisp peppers, and crunchy pecans. Easy to make ahead, it’s irresistible served with your favorite crackers or chips.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp. seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (or green bell pepper)
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

Coating

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For Serving

  • Crackers or chips, as desired

Instructions

  1. Mix Cream Cheese: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Flavorings: Add the chopped green onion, seasoning salt, finely chopped red pepper, and well-drained crushed pineapple to the cream cheese. Mix until everything is combined evenly.
  3. Shape the Cheese Ball: Transfer the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use your hands to form it into a ball, then wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for several hours (at least 2–3 hours) so it firms up and the flavors meld.
  5. Coat with Pecans: Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the chopped pecans, pressing them gently into the surface so the ball is evenly coated.
  6. Serve: Place the cheese ball on a serving platter. Serve with your favorite crackers or chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Make ahead: This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days in advance; just add the pecan coating right before serving for best crunch.
  • Drain the pineapple very well to prevent a soggy cheese ball.
  • For extra color, use both red and green bell peppers.
  • If nut allergies are a concern, you can use toasted sunflower seeds or skip the coating altogether.
  • Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/14 of cheese ball
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/pineapple-cheese-ball-recipe/