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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Pineapple Cheese Ball

    By Amy · Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Updated: Oct 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 2 Comments

    Pineapple Cheese Ball

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    A cheese ball on a platter with overlay text that reads, "pineapple cheese ball".

    This delicious Pineapple Cheese Ball prepared with green bell pepper, crushed pineapple, cream cheese and pecans is a sweet and salty treat that’s always a welcomed appetizer.

    Closeup view of a pineapple cheese ball on a serving platter with crackers.

    Also known as a Hawaiian Cheese Ball, this couldn’t be easier to prepare. It’s one of my most requested appetizers over the years and takes just 15 minutes to throw together.

    This cheese ball is perfect for holiday entertaining, game day or ANY occasion!

    Ingredients Notes

    Overhead view of ingredients needed for making a pineapple cheese ball.
    • Cream cheese -two (eight ounce) blocks of cream cheese, softened
    • Pecans – chopped (reserve 2/3 cup of pecans for coating)
    • Crushed pineapple – an eight ounce can that has been very well drained
    • Yellow onion – minced
    • Salt
    • Garlic powder
    • Green bell pepper – minced
    • Chopped fresh parsley – optional garnish (not in photo)
    A pineapple cheese ball on a platter with round buttery crackers.

    Possible Variations

    • Replace yellow onion with sweet onion or sliced green onion.
    • Replace green bell pepper with chopped jalapeno for a spicy kick!
    • Replace pecans with chopped walnuts.

    How to Make a Pineapple Cheese Ball

    Overhead view of pineapple cream cheese ball mixture in a bowl with a silicone spatula.
    1. Using a silicone spatula, stir together softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, one cup of the chopped pecans, green pepper, onion, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl.
    Two images showing a cheese ball on a platter before and after coating with pecans.
    1. Form into a ball on a serving platter.
    2. Coat with chopped pecans.

    How to Make Ahead

    • Refrigerator: Prepare the cheese ball as directed except do not coat with pecans. Wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days. Coat with pecans just before serving.
    • Freezer: Wrap fully prepared cheese ball in plastic wrap and store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to one month. Defrost in the fridge overnight before serving.
    Overhead view of a pineapple cheese ball on an oval white platter with crackers.

    Enjoy!

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    Front view of a pineapple cheese ball on a platter with crackers.

    Pineapple Cheese Ball

    This sweet, salty and savory cheese ball is an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for ANY occasion!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pineapple cheese ball
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened
    • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple *very well drained
    • 1 ⅔ cups chopped pecans divided – reserve ⅔ cup for coating
    • ¼ cup minced green bell pepper
    • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder more or less, to taste
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Stir together softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, 1 cup of chopped pecans, green bell pepper, yellow onion, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl.
    • Transfer mixture to a serving plate and form into a ball.  Coat with remaining ⅔ cup of chopped pecans.
    • Wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with parsley when serving, if desired. Serve with crackers or pretzels.

    Notes

    • *It’s very important to drain the pineapple as much as possible to prevent the cheese ball from being watery.
    • Make Ahead Instructions:
      • Refrigerator:  Prepare as directed except do not coat with pecans.  Wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.  Coat with pecans just before serving.
      • Freezer:  Wrap fully prepared cheese ball in plastic wrap and store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container.  Freeze for up to 1 month.  Defrost in the fridge overnight before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. Fiona says

      October 08, 2021 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. I’m going to try making it with only i brick of cream cheese as it’s very big.. had 10 girls for book club and still have half left.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 08, 2021 at 8:40 am

        Hi Fiona, thank you so much – I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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