Pineapple Cheese Ball
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
193 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Pineapple Cheese Ball
Description
This Pineapple Cheese Ball starts by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, pineapple, finely chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. After chilling to firm and marry the flavors, the mixture is shaped into a ball. Its exterior is coated with coconut toasted in a skillet until lightly browned and mixed with chopped almonds, providing a crisp, nutty contrast.
The cheese ball offers a creamy and slightly sweet bite from the pineapple combined with the sharpness of cheddar and the freshness of green onions. The lightly spiced seasoning balances the overall flavor.
Typically served as a party appetizer, the cheese ball pairs well with buttery crackers, enabling easy spreading and enjoying as a finger food.
For convenience, you can prepare the cheese ball in advance by chilling it wrapped in plastic wrap and apply the coconut and nut coating just before serving to maintain its crispness.
Ingredients
Cheese Ball:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, Philadelphia brand
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp paprika garlic powder, black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup pineapple well drained (roughly chop if pieces are big, crushed, canned
- ¾ cup green onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cheese I use cheddar, shredded
Coating:
- ½ cup coconut finely shredded
- ¼ cup almonds roughly chopped
Serving:
- crackers Ritz brand or other
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, sour cream, pineapple, green onion, and cheese in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up and allow flavors to develop.
- When firm enough, roll into a ball using your hands.
- While the cheese ball is in the fridge, place coconut in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 2 minutes or until lightly browned, then transfer into a bowl.
- Add almonds to coconut in the bowl, and stir to combine. Roll ball in coating.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with crackers. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The cheese ball can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated after rolling and before coating to prepare ahead of time.
- Apply the coconut and almond coating only just before serving to keep it crisp and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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