bonnie's blue ribbon red pepper ball
This is a family favorite. I love the mild, fruity taste of this Red Pepper Ball. Perfect for your holiday parties, church dinners, or a ladies' luncheon. It is important to use exact measurements in this recipe so the ball will not be too wet to roll. We usually make this ball on the 4th of July because it has red, white, and blue colors of the flag when using dried blueberries in the filling. Then, for Christmas, I use dried cherries for the filling. Savory rosemary crackers by Carr's are my favorite with this ball. Enjoy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Salty and sweet, this red pepper cheese ball can be served as an appetizer for any occasion. Lemon and orange liqueur add a slight citrus flavor. Crushed pineapple is sweet compared to the savory cream cheese. We enjoyed the pops of flavor from the chopped red bell pepper and dried blueberries. After chilling in the fridge overnight, the flavors meld together wonderfully.
Ingredients
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/8 cups crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries or dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- crackers, for serving
- parsley to garnish, optional
- dried blueberries to garnish, optional
- dried cherries to garnish, optional
How To Make bonnie's blue ribbon red pepper ball
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Step 1Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add Cointreau, lemon juice, seasoned salt, honey, pineapple, and 1/3 cup dried blueberries; mix well. -
Step 2Place the cheese mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap. Bring the corners up to meet and seal around the cheese, molding the mixture into a ball. Refrigerate overnight.
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Step 3Remove from the refrigerator and form once again into a ball. The mixture will be stiff and easy to mold. Remove plastic and roll the cheese ball in chopped red bell pepper to cover.
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Step 4Garnish with fresh herbs and dried blueberries or cherries if desired. Serve with crackers.
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