Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional pecans for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, pecans, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in additional finely chopped pecans to coat, creating a layer of crunch.
- Place the cheese balls on a serving platter, ensuring they are spaced apart, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese for better mixing and refrigerate longer for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg