The pineapple brings in hints of fruity sweetness.

Pair withfresh veggies, sliced apples, or acharcuterie boardfor added variety.

Can I Make A Pineapple Cheese Ball Ahead?

Southern Living Pineapple Cheese Ball on a platter to serve with crackers

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Shape into a ball as directed, wrap, and refrigerate.

Unwrap and coat with pecans before serving.

cream cheese, softened

1(8-oz.

Southern Living Pineapple Cheese Ball ingredients

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)can crushed pineapple, drained and lightly patted dry

1(5.3-oz.)pkg.

Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans, stirring until incorporated.

Roll cheese ball gently in pecans, pressing to adhere.

pineapple cheese ball

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Keep chilled until ready to serve.

you’re free to also serve it without a coating.

Yesfresh pineapple can be chopped finely and used in the place of canned.

Southern Living Pineapple Cheese Ball stirring together the cheese ball ingredients

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Just see to it to drain and dry thoroughly before adding into the mixture.

Southern LIving Pineapple Cheese Ball shaping the cheese ball

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Southern Living Pineapple Cheese Ball rolling the cheese in pecans

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Southern Living Pineapple Cheese Ball on a plate to serve with crackers

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