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Strawberry Jalapeño Cheese Ball

This Strawberry Jalapeño Cheese Ball is a festive holiday appetizer. Sweet strawberry jam and spicy jalapeño give it the perfect blend of sweet and heat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 jar Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread
  • 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 cup pecan chips

Instructions

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  1. Mix the softened cream cheese and white cheddar cheese together using a mixer or by hand.
  2. Pour the jar of Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread into a mesh strainer that has been placed over a bowl. Stir a few times until about 2 tablespoons of fine jelly are strained into the bowl. Place the contents of the bowl back in the Smucker’s jar and save for later use.
  3. Blend the remaining Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread with the cheese mixture. When well blended, add jalapeño and parsley.
  4. Place two sections of plastic wrap on the counter. Divide the cheese mixture between the two sections. Wrap the mixture into a ball. Make sure it is completely covered with the plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the pecan chips until it is completely covered. Serve on a plate or platter with a variety of crackers, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and sliced cucumbers.

Notes

  • Recipe Tips:
  • Chill for at least one hour, but longer is better. I usually like to refrigerate the cheese ball overnight.
  • To Freeze: wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. It can freeze for 1 to 2 months.
  • To Store: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. To stay safe from bacteria, a cheese ball should be left out at room temperature no more than 4 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 288mg (12%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 866IU (17%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 288mg 12%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 866IU 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.