Description
Pineapple Cheese Ball is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will steal the show at any gathering. This creamy, tropical appetizer features a crunchy pecan coating that contrasts beautifully with the smooth cheese and juicy pineapple inside. Perfect for parties or as a delightful snack, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet (1 oz) creamy ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in green onions, dried cranberries, Worcestershire sauce, and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Roll the cheese ball in toasted pecans until fully coated.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg