Amazing Pineapple Cheese Ball: 1 Nostalgic Holiday Hit
This retro pineapple cheese ball is a nostalgic and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday parties and potlucks. It’s a delightful blend of sweet pineapple and savory cheese, shaped into a festive ball that’s sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cheese ball
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, plus more for coating
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, candied cherries (if using), crushed pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
- Once chilled, spoon the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape it into a ball using your hands.
- Spread additional chopped pecans onto a plate or shallow dish.
- Gently roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or pretzels.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, you can add a small maraschino cherry to the top of the cheese ball.
- If you don’t have pecans, walnuts can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the pineapple is very well-drained to prevent the cheese ball from becoming too soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A