Pineapple Cheese Ball with Craisins
By
Debby Nelson
@annazzassi
6
I sometimes shape this like a pinecone and layer with whole almonds during the holidays - it always gets favorable comments.
You can use any dried fruit in place of the Craisins.
Serve with a nice assortment of crackers like Triscuits, Sociables, Ritz or any of your favorites.
You can use any dried fruit in place of the Craisins.
Serve with a nice assortment of crackers like Triscuits, Sociables, Ritz or any of your favorites.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We love a delicious cheese ball recipe during the holiday's and this one is delightful. It's sweet from the pineapple with a bit of tartness from the cranberries. Super creamy, the saltiness from the cheddar cheese balances out the sweetness from the fruit. Pecans with their nuttiness and crunch are perfect. Serve with slices of toasted baguette and you have an impressive and easy party appetizer. 
Ingredients
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8 ozblock cream cheese, room temperature
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2 cshredded cheddar cheese, room temperature
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8 ozcan crushed pineapple, well drained
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1/2 - 1 cCraisins (to your taste)
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1 pinchcinnamon
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·chopped pecans – as much as you need to cover the cheese ball
How to Make Pineapple Cheese Ball with Craisins
- Mix the cheeses together using an electric mixer until very well blended.
- Add the drained pineapple and cinnamon.
- Mix into the cheese using the mixer.
- Add the Craisins and mix.
- Place the cheese mixture in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until well-chilled.
- Roll the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the chopped nuts until covered on all sides.
