Description
The Heavenly Pineapple Cheeseball is a delightful blend of creamy cheese and sweet, juicy pineapple, creating a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite bursts with tropical flavor, complemented by a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese and a crunchy exterior that adds a satisfying contrast.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Pineapple: 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Sweeteners: 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Nuts: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Seasonings: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Garnish: Fresh parsley for decoration
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheeseball in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This cheeseball can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a lower-calorie option, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Substitute crushed pineapple with diced fresh pineapple for a chunkier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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