Easy Mini Pineapple Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe
I'm going to start this post by admitting that I'm completely OBSESSED with cheese balls. (Not the store bought kind.) And it doesn't matter to me if the homemade cheese ball is savory or sweet. I'm a fan no matter what. That's why I'm proud to give you a festive variation of the classic cheese ball recipe. My Easy Mini Pineapple Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe is not only delicious, but beautiful and super easy to serve at parties.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild
- 4 pineapple spears chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 whole green onion finely diced
- 3 teaspoons tajin
- 1 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 16 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- First, add the two blocks of cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. (I like to do this because it makes for easier mixing when the cream cheese isn't hard and cold. If you have time to let your cream cheese sit out and come to room temperature, that works too.)
- Second, add the pineapple, shredded cheese, cranberries, Tajin, and green onions to the softened cream cheese and mix well.
- Third, take a cookie scoop to portion the cream cheese mixture and, with clean hands, form into balls.
- Next, add the crumbled pecan pieces to a plate.
- Then, take each mini cheese ball and roll them in the pecan pieces and set aside on another clean plate.
- Place 1 pretzel stick into the top of each mini cheese ball.
- Next, place in the fridge for the mini cheese balls to chill and harden a little.
- Then, remove the mini cheese balls from the fridge and arrange on a serving platter.
- Finally, serve at room temperature beside some of your other favorite appetizers!
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Notes
What are the Macros for Easy Mini Pineapple Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe?
Makes 16 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cheeseball)
Calories – 215
Protein – 4.27 grams
Carbs – 8.8 grams (net)
Fat – 18.5 grams