The Ultimate Sweet & Savory Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
Make this easy, no-bake Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball for a creamy, tangy appetizer perfect for any gathering or holiday party. It is a crowd pleaser that disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 150 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, plus 1 cup for coating
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to shape. This step helps the cheese ball hold its form.
- Spread the remaining 1 cup of pecans on a shallow plate.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a rubber spatula.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans until it is completely coated.
- Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate. Chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve your Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Make sure you drain the crushed pineapple very well; excess moisture prevents the cheese ball from setting properly.
- You can prepare this appetizer up to 2 days ahead of time. Keep it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until you are ready to coat and serve it.
- For a different texture, substitute walnuts for pecans in the coating or the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of ball
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45