Pineapple Cheese Ball | Cheese Ball Recipe | Entertaining

The meld of flavors in this citrus Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball is perfect for summer dining on the deck or poolside. 

You'll be surprised, and wouldn't think that these two flavors, pineapple and onion, go together, but the taste is amazing!  It's the perfect addition to your Charcuterie Board.

I first had this Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball at a graduation party at my sister-in-laws many years ago.  I tucked the recipe away and am giving it ago this season!  

Check out my other Cheese Ball Recipes -
Honey Roasted Almond Cherry Cream Cheese Ball
Red Devil Cheese Ball

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients:
 
                2 large cream cheese (8 oz each)
                1 small can crushed pineapple (drained well)
                1 medium pepper - finely chopped
                2Ttbl finely chopped onion
                  dash garlic salt
                  chopped nuts
                  Parsley (for garnish)


  Preparation:

               Blend well.  Roll in chopped nuts and a bit of parsley. Serve at room temperature with crackers of your choice.

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Honey Roasted Almond Cherry Cheese Ball Recipe | Cream Cheese Balls

Serve this festive Cherry Cheese Ball recipe with mini toast points or small crackers. Honey roasted sliced almonds are used more often in salads and can be found in packages in the produce or salad section of the grocery store.

Cream Cheese Ball Appetizers 

My mother-in-law was the proprietor of a cheese and gourmet food store in Connecticut.  I used to work the store between Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years helping to make cheese balls.  We'd chop the walnuts using an old food grinder!

Try substituting dried cranberries in this cream cheese ball for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's parties. You can also use Neufchâtel cheese in place of cream cheese. Maybe even make it out of your favorite softened cheese spread.

 
Be sure to check out some other delicious recipe for cheese balls and dips for entertaining throughout the year. This cheese ball most certainly deserves placement on your charcuterie board !

Try these other Cheese Balls for your party guests - 
Red Devil Cheese Ball
Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

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Cream Cheese Ball

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1 C Muenster cheese, shredded
1 C white Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 T cherry liqueur or extract
1 C frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, drained and divided
1/3 C honey roasted almonds, sliced and divided


Place the cream cheese, Muenster cheese and Cheddar cheese in a food processor
Pour in the liqueur and process until smooth.
Remove to a large mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
Chop 3/4 C of the cherries.
Stir the cherries and all but 2 T of the almonds into the cheese mixture being sure to combine them well.
The cheese mixture will have a pink tint after the cherries are mixed in.
Line a 3 C size bowl with cheese cloth.
Place the cheese into the lined bowl and form to fit the bowl.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the cheese has firmed.
Unmold the cheese onto a serving plate.
Garnish the top of the cheese ball with the remaining cherries, cut in halves and the remaining 2 T of almonds.

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Red Devil Cheese Ball | Snack Ideas | Recipe

What to make for your next Holiday, party or tailgate event?  Our family has always enjoyed cheese balls, both for snacking and as a base for some of our favorite brunch appetizers or your Charcuterie Board. Here’s one of my favorite family recipes for Red Devil Cheese Ball which you can use as an appetizer spread on crackers.

Party Appetizer Red Devil Cheese Ball

Holiday Season is upon us, although with today’s weather in New England you’d think you were back in February when all we've had are Nor'Easters especially along Cape Cod and the Boston Area!   Vermont and New Hampshire have already had snow on some mountains.

Soon enough though all the cold weather will be behind us and we’ll back camping at the beach and lakes before we know it.  One of the items I’ll definitely be packing when we go camping is low-calorie, low-fat snacks like melba toast, Mary's Gone Crackers or Wasa Crackers.

So here's an idea for your Charcuterie Board for Holiday Parties - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas will keep us busy.

You might like to try these other yummy Cream Cheese Balls for your guests
Almond Cherry Cheese Ball 
Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

On my blog I’ve written how I’ve embarked on a new Mediterranean way of eating diet plan.  melba toast and wasa crackers can help put you on the right track towards a healthier lifestyle.

The melba toast I use has provided a great alternative to heavy breads or crackers, for healthier snacking. Most of the products are made with all-natural whole grains, which helps a simple snack like melba toast and hummus make you stay fuller longer, and less likely reach for junk food.

These are great for entertaining on the deck or patio!

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Red Devil Cheese Ball

1 (8oz) package cream cheese
1 (4-1/2 oz) can deviled ham
1/2 cup walnuts (crush in a mini food processor or chopper)
Dash Worcestershire & tabasco
1 tbl green relish
1 tbl dry onion soup

Mix ingredients and then chill 1 hour.
Form into balls and roll in nuts.
Chill another hour or more before serving.
Serve on cracker of your choice.

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Irish Pub Baked Corned Beef Dip Recipe

Use this easy dip from from corned beef leftovers as a spread on cocktail rye bread. Serve it anytime, not just as Irish food on St. Patrick's Day parties!

This would be yummy for Game Day, tailgate picnics, or on the deck for appetizers.

To use as a dip, toast and cube party rye bread and supply party toothpicks for dipping. Pretzels or pretzel crackers also work well with this dip - it's even tasty on everything mini bagels. Add to your charcuterie board for a special treat!

Try this Beer Cheese Spread too for a special treat

Bread Machine Irish Soda Bread

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Baked Irish Pub Corned Beef Spread Dip

1/4 lb. deli corned beef, chopped
1 1/2 C Swiss cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 C Thousand Island dressing
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 C sauerkraut, drained well

Place the chopped corned beef into a mixing bowl.
Sprinkle in 1 C of the Swiss cheese.
Add the dressing and the cream cheese.
Mix the ingredients together until the cream cheese is creamy.
Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat up.
Spread the corned beef mixture into a 9 in pie plate.
Spread the sauerkraut over the top.
Sprinkle on the remaining Swiss cheese being sure to cover the top completely.
Bake 12 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.

Happy Baking!

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Crab Meat Appetizer | Lobster Canape Recipe |Seafood Roll

Here’s one of my favorite appetizer ideas for either crab meat or lobster canape recipes made with  melba toast or Wasa crackers that we like to serve in New England. Add it to your Charcuterie Board when entertaining!

New England Crab Meat Lobster Appetizer 

With the first signs of spring evident in the budding trees, longer days, and warmer air, many of us begin planning summer vacations, trips to the beach, and looking forward to spending time outdoors.  These signs call to mind the start of bathing suit season, which can be daunting after a long, cold winter indoors, indulging in heavy foods and drink.

Old London, the makers of delicious melba toast products, would like to help us fit in those summer clothes by encouraging us to include healthy, simple foods in our everyday menus.  Their famous snacks, made with all-natural ingredients and whole grains, prove a great way to satisfy mid-day hunger when paired with light treats like salsa or cheese.

Whether served on the terrace, Great Gatsby style, or poolside on your deck or patio, it’s magnificent in the summer, but can be served all year long too! Perfect for holiday parties, Christmas, New Years or family celebrations.



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Crab Meat or Lobster Dip Appetizer Seafood Canape 

3 Tbl. butter
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
3 Tbl. dry sherry
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 c. cooked lobster meat or crab meat, finely chopped
48 1-1/2 inch to 2 in. rounds toasted bread, Old London Melba Toast or Wasa

1.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.  Cream the butter and cheese together.  Stir in the egg yolk, sherry, cayenne and Worcestershire.  Add the lobster and mix well.
3.  Place a spoonful of the lobster mixture on each toast round.  Place on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes.

Yield:  4 dozen

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Adapted from The New York Times New England Heritage Cookbook


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