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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

Easy clean up in the kitchen with Handmade Dish Cloths from Moomettes Crochet Shop

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

Clean-up is easy with my crochet Handmade Dish Cloths from my shop at Moomettes Crochet !

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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Cheese Dip Spread Recipes | Appetizer Recipes for Parties

For your Charcuterie Board, here are several Cream Cheese dips, spread and appetizer recipes for a real New England Holiday. These dips and spreads can be served when entertaining for Christmas or New Years parties, football games, or any family event!

Appetizer Recipes

Our family serves quite a bit of cheese, not only during the holidays, but throughout the whole year. My mother-in-law owned a cheese and gourmet food store, long before grocery stores had entire sections devoted to domestic and imported cheeses. I worked the store as a manager on the days when my mother-in-law wasn't available, so I know quite a bit about cheese and appetizer recipes, and recognize the best cheddar cheese when I see and taste it!

On a beautiful fall day while in Vermont visiting my son-in-law's parents, we toured the Cabot Cheese Visitor's Center, and took the tour of the factory while in Cabot, Vermont. It was interesting to learn about co-ops and to see how cheese is made.

At our Visitors Center in Cabot, where we began in 1919, you can join a factory tour, watch talented cheese makers create our award-winning cheddars, and enjoy plenty of samples — all in one of the most scenic spots in America. Our visitors say the drive alone is worth it!

Cabot Creamery is a 1,200 farm family dairy cooperative with members in New England and upstate New York.

Enjoy these easy appetizer recipes for parties!

Cheese Dip and Spread Recipes

Honey Roasted Almond Cheese Ball Spread

Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

Red Devil Cream Cheese Ball

With a glass of wine from your favorite winery or Sangria recipe you're ready for entertaining at your next party or get-together !

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