Description
Creamy pineapple pecan cheese ball brings Southern hospitality to party appetizers. Zesty cream cheese mixed with sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans creates an irresistible spread you’ll love serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) soft cream cheese
- 2 cups (240 grams) crushed pecans
- 2 cans (8 ounces/227 grams each) crushed pineapple, squeezed dry
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Vegetable Additions:
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) cut-up red pepper
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) sliced green onion
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese with diced red pepper, finely chopped green onion, dried pineapple, salt, and Worcestershire sauce in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate half of the crushed pecans into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully mold the mixture into a compact, spherical shape using gentle hand pressure.
- Tightly encase the cheese ball in plastic wrap, securing all edges to prevent air exposure.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Prior to serving, unwrap the cheese ball and generously coat its exterior with remaining crushed pecans, rotating to ensure complete coverage.
- Transfer the pecan-encrusted cheese ball to a decorative serving platter, accompanied by an assortment of crisp crackers for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- Experiment with different nut varieties like almonds or walnuts for unique flavor profiles and added crunch.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduce the amount of nuts while maintaining the delicious taste.
- Toast the pecans briefly before crushing to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cheese ball’s overall taste.
- Prepare this appetizer up to 2 days in advance for convenient party planning and to allow flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg