Description
Heavenly Pineapple Cheeseball is a creamy and delicious appetizer that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the richness of cream cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, green onions, vanilla extract, and garlic powder.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, roll the cheeseball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers or fruit.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- This cheeseball can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Heavenly Pineapple Cheeseball, Pineapple Cheeseball, Creamy Cheeseball, Appetizer