Indulge in a festive treat with our delightful Cherry Pineapple Christmas Cheese Ball, a culinary masterpiece that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a creamy, cheesy texture. This crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings, features a blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, and a touch of garlic powder. Served with an assortment of crackers, fruit, and vegetables, this cheese ball is sure to be the star of your party.
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PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL
Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make two smaller ones...one to serve before a meal and one to take to a party. -Anne Halfhill, Sunbury, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape into a ball (mixture will be soft); coat in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINEAPPLE CHERRY CHEESE BALL
This is surprisingly good! Had this during a Thanksgiving party. Great served on wheat crackers or celery.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Pineapple
Time 5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients well except almonds.
- Form into ball and roll into almonds.
- Makes 1 large or 2 small cheese balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 113.6, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.1
CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALL
"This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. It is my favorite cheese ball and I like it best on buttery round crackers.
Provided by Tish Gidney
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, celery, bell pepper, onion, and crushed pineapple. Divide the mixture in half and form two balls out of the mixture. Roll each ball in the pecans. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL
I received this recipe from a friend at work. Love this recipe because it is delicious and works up in a few minutes. Just the right touch of sweet vs. savory. Cook time is actually refrigerator time.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Spreads
Time 12h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients, using only 1 cup of the pecans listed and form into a ball.
- Reserve 2nd cup of pecans for topping.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, roll cheese ball in reserved cup of pecans.
- Serve with crackers of choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 6
CHERRY / PINEAPPLE CHRISTMAS CHEESE-BALL
Christmas seemed to be the same old recipes. I needed another Cheeseball to wow my guest. I found it by taking a few favorite fruits and incorporating them into a Festive Christmas Cheeseball! this simple yet, wow recipe makes a beautiful addition to your Christmas Holiday. Enjoy!
Provided by Linda Faye Lober
Categories Fruit Appetizers
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. soften cream cheese to room temperature, then mix by hand or with mixer
- 2. add 1/2 cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries and gently stir
- 3. add 1 small can pineapple tidbits (chopped finely) and drained
- 4. Mix the above ingredients all together and form a ball. I like to allow enough time to leave in refrigerator overnight.
- 5. When mixture is removed and thoroughly chilled form a nice cheese ball to then be rolled in your choice of coconut or sliced almonds. the preference is yours
- 6. Serve the above cheeseball with your favorite cracker. I like to sit it on a Christmas dish surround by animal cracker (iced or plain) and or graham crackers! Enjoy
Tips:
- For a creamier cheese ball, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
- To make the cheese ball easier to roll, chill it for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cherries and pineapple by hand.
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the cheese ball mixture.
- For a more festive look, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts or crushed candy canes.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or fruit.
Conclusion:
This cherry pineapple Christmas cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any holiday party. It's creamy, tangy, and sweet, with a festive red and green color. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover cherries and pineapple from your holiday feast. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious appetizer, give this cherry pineapple Christmas cheese ball a try.
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