cherry / pineapple christmas cheese-ball

6 Pinches
Pittsburg, MO
Updated on Dec 11, 2018

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!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits
  • 1 package philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1 cup coconut, shredded
  • 1 package sliced almonds
  • 1 box animal crackers
  • 1 box graham crackers

How To Make cherry / pineapple christmas cheese-ball

  • Step 1
    soften cream cheese to room temperature, then mix by hand or with mixer
  • Step 2
    add 1/2 cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries and gently stir
  • Step 3
    add 1 small can pineapple tidbits (chopped finely) and drained
  • Step 4
    Mix the above ingredients all together and form a ball. I like to allow enough time to leave in refrigerator overnight.
  • Step 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
  • Step 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

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