Classic Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe
Make this sweet and savory Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball for an easy, no-bake appetizer perfect for parties and holiday gatherings. This crowd pleaser always disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for coating
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the well-drained crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, green onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the cream cheese. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and place it on a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle. This is a great make ahead party food step.
- Spread the extra chopped pecans on a flat plate.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it gently in the pecans until the entire surface is coated.
- Return the coated cheese ball to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve your easy cheese ball appetizer with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Make sure you drain the crushed pineapple very well; excess liquid will make the cheese ball too soft.
- For a sweeter flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the mixture.
- This recipe works well as a Christmas appetizer recipe or for any large gathering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25