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Pineapple Cheese Ball

Last updated on July 10, 2020. Originally posted on December 4, 2016 by Lalaine. 19 Comments

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Pineapple Cheese Ball with cream cheese, chopped ham, crushed pineapples, and toasted pecans is a delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors! It’s easy to make and a guaranteed party hit!

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball with Ritz crackers makes a perfect party appetizer.
Pineapple Cheese Ball

Cheese appetizers are my favorite things to serve for special gatherings. They are a breeze to make and go well with the fresh fruits, cracker crisps, crusty baguette slices, and cured meats I like to assemble my party platters.

Along with brie en croute, this pineapple cheese ball makes a regular appearance on our holiday menu year after year. Chock full of cream cheese, crushed pineapple, chopped ham, green onions, red bell peppers, and crunchy pecans, it’s always the first to disappear! Guests can’t seem to get enough of the addicting sweet and savory flavors.

This pineapple cheese ball with pecans is great for parties.

Another great thing about this pineapple pecan cheese ball other than being out-of-this-world delicious is you can make it way ahead of time, leaving you one less thing to worry about on the day of the event.

The cheese ball benefits from sitting in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight as it firms up for easier handling and the flavors are allowed to meld. Just wrap the shaped mixture in a plastic film to keep the outer part from drying out and coat with the chopped pecans when you’re ready to serve so the nuts stay fresh and crunchy.

Serve this cheese ball with crackers for easy dipping.

Tips on How to Make Pineapple Cheese Ball

  • To easily stir together the ingredients, allow the cream cheese to soften in room temperature and beat with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
  • To add depth of flavor, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and aromatic.
  • To easily roll the cheese ball in nuts, chill in the refrigerator for a few hours until nice and firm.

The recipe makes two cheese balls but it can be easily doubled or halved depending on what you need. Serve with buttery crackers (Ritz are my favorite!) and expect a party in your mouth!

dipping crackers in Pineapple Cheese Ball with ham
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Pineapple Cheese Ball

4.1 from 11 votes
Pineapple Cheese Ball with cream cheese, chopped ham, crushed pineapples, and toasted pecans is a delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors! It's easy to make and a guaranteed party hit!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple cheese ball, pineapple pecan cheese ball
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 1 cup deli ham, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese at low speed for about 1 minute or until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add crushed pineapple, ham, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and seasoned salt. Stir to combine.
  • Divide mixture into two portions and shape each into a ball. 
  • Wrap each cheese ball with plastic film and allow to chill in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours. 
  • When ready to serve, gently roll cheese ball in chopped pecans to fully coat, pressing down nuts to adhere. 
  • Serve with cracker crisps or bagel chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 121g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Foteini Karagianni says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    I wish I wasn’t lactose intollerant 🙁 This seams SO DELICIOUS I’m drooling!
    Thanks for sharing!
    xoxo Foteini

    Reply
  2. Allison Miller says

    December 28, 2017 at 9:28 am

    The sweetness from the pineapple sounds totally addictive!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 17, 2018 at 3:37 am

      Definitely 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lhourdes Mercadero says

    October 27, 2017 at 6:54 am

    4 stars
    This looks so good. Will try this next weekend

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 12, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Please do! It’s delicious!

      Reply
  4. Sarah Camille says

    October 26, 2017 at 7:26 am

    The pineapple and cheese combo seemed odd to me at first, but I’m seriously intruiged after reading through the recipe and all the ingredients. I need to try this asap!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Weird combination but definitely works 🙂

      Reply
  5. Zoë says

    October 25, 2017 at 5:19 am

    This is a great idea… And so easy to veganise. I’ll definitely give it a try but substituting the dairy and meat 🙂 Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 25, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      That sounds like a plan 🙂

      Reply
  6. Louann Kristy says

    October 20, 2017 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness that looks so delicious !!!! I am going to bookmark this. I think this will be great to make especially if invited over by friends or family for a game night !

    Win!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      Great! This is sure to be a hit with the crowd 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nicole Washington says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Oh y goodness this looks delicious! I never would’ve thought about adding pineapple to a cheeseball! I have to try this!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 21, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      It’s a delicious addition and works pretty well with the other flavors, hope you try it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Ophelia T says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    This pineapple cheese ball looks so yummy. I would definitely make it for my next hangout. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks, Ophelia!

      Reply
  9. Alison says

    October 17, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    I would have never considered these ingredients together but these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      It’s an interesting mix of flavors, I am sure you’ll love it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lebogang Xolo says

    October 17, 2017 at 11:48 am

    It looks so yummy. I also love the presentation even more. Can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 12, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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