sweet pistachio cheeseball - steph

35 Pinches
Kansas City, MO
Updated on Mar 3, 2014

Not only is this an excellent cheeseball but it makes a very festive St. Patrick's Day presentation at any event. This is my contribution to a St. Patrick's Day party I am attending.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

How To Make sweet pistachio cheeseball - steph

  • Step 1
    In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, Pistachio pudding mix, powdered sugar and milk on high for 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Line a bowl with plastic wrap. Place half the coconut and half the pecans in the bottom of the bowl. Mix with fingertips. Add cheeseball mixture (it will be very sticky). Roll around in the pecans and coconut, top with remaining coconut and pecans until cheeseball is covered.
  • Step 3
    Fold plastic wrap around cheeseball and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with graham crackers!

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Category: Other Snacks
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American

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