Description
A delightful combination of creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and sweet pineapple rolled into bite-sized balls and coated with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped pineapple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, coconut flakes, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into small balls.
- Place the cheese balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Optionally, roll the chilled cheese balls in additional chopped pecans or coconut before serving. Serve on a platter with crackers or fresh fruit.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is completely softened before mixing and drain pineapple well to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cheese balls, appetizers, holiday recipes, party snacks, vegetarian, easy recipes