Pineapple Cheeseball

ByBrandie Skibinski June 8, 2020July 30, 2024

38 Reviews

This Pineapple Cheeseball is always a hit at parties. Crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green pepper, shallot and chopped pecans!

A SWEET AND SAVORY CHEESEBALL

This pineapple cheeseball is one of my favorite summer cheeseballs. It’s great anytime of year but the pineapple just screams summer! It might seem like a strange combination of flavors but it really works. You get a slightly sweet and slightly salty combination that satisfies everyone’s tastebuds. Serve it with your favorite assortment of crackers.

closeup of The Best Pineapple Cheeseball coated in crushed pecans and served on a platter with butter crackers.

TIPS FOR MAKING A DELICIOUS CHEESEBALL:

You can make this cheeseball 2-3 days ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Make sure to finely dice the shallots and green peppers. You don’t want big chunks in this.
If you don’t like green pepper, just leave them out or switch it out with another vegetable that you enjoy.

The Best Pineapple Cheeseball recipe from The Country Cook shown on a plate surrounded by buttery crackers and a serving knife.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

cream cheese
green pepper
crushed pineapple
shallot (or sweet onion)
Worcestershire sauce
chopped pecans

softened cream cheese, chopped pecans, crushed pineapple, green onions, chopped pecans, Worcestershire sauce.

HOW TO MAKE A PINEAPPLE CHEESEBALL:

Combine all ingredients (except pecans) in a bowl.

cream cheese, crushed pineapple, chopped shallots, diced green pepper mixed together in a glass bowl.

Roll cheese mixture into two balls (or one large ball.)

pineapple cheeseball wrapped in plastic wrap.

Then roll cheeseball in chopped pecans, coating the outside.

pineapple cheeseball rolled in chopped pecans.

Wrap up cheeseballs with plastic wrap or put into airtight container. Allow cheeseballs to set up in the fridge (at least 2-4 hours.) This lets the flavors meld together a bit.

hand shown dipping a Ritz cracker into cheeseball surrounded by additional butter crackers.

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Pineapple Cheeseball

This Pineapple Cheeseball is always a hit at parties. Crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green pepper, shallot and chopped pecans!

38 Reviews

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Prep Time: 25

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Author: Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

▢ 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
▢ ½ green pepper, finely diced
▢ 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained well
▢ 1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced (or onion)
▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
▢ ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Combine all ingredients (except pecans) in a bowl.
Roll cheese mixture into two balls (or one large ball) and then roll them in chopped pecans.
Wrap up cheeseball(s) with plastic wrap or put into airtight container.
Allow cheeseballs to set up in the fridge (at least 2-4 hours.) This lets the flavors meld together a bit.

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Notes

These cheeseballs will keep in your fridge for about 4-5 days so they are great to make in advance. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Originally published: January 2011
Updated & republished: June 2020

43 Comments

This was amazing!! I used 2 whole green onions instead of the shallot and I only had candied chopped pecans so I put 1/4C in the ball and rolled it in remaining 1/4C candied chopped pecans. Delish!!
Thank you!

I really like this recipe, it’s easy and fast to make. I leave out the onion because we don’t really care for it. All in all if this is your first time making this you shouldn’t have any problems and it’s really good, oh I also put in a pinch of seasoning salt

This is so good. Everyone has loved it every time I make it. You can make it for any occasion.

Made this for the Ohio State game saturday, absolutely delicious, followed recipe no changes , everyone loved it ! Easy to make no weird ingredients, perfect with assorted crackers

Made this for super bowl, absolutely delicious ! Actually whipped it up on Saturday and it was perfect after sitting in the fridge until Sunday afternoon, even grandkids loved it !

Brandie @ The Country Cook says:

February 14, 2022 at 9:43 am

Yay!! I love hearing that Sherry! Thanks so very much for taking theme to come back and comment!

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I use pretty much this same recipe but mine also calls for Lawrey’s Seasoning Salt. Be very generous with this salt as I believe it is the star ingredient. This recipe is best after 24 HRs in the fridge and does keep for several days. I enjoy listening to ppl trying to figure out the ingredients while eating this .
NOTE: I make a double batch and make sandwiches with the 2nd batch. Good stuff!

This is absolutely Amazing! I usually make it every Christmas. The flavors blend so well without the pineapple overpowering the taste. Be sure to drain the pineapple really really well or you will have a soupy mixture.

I make a similar one with just the cream cheese & crushed pineapple.
nuts are optional. I use it for a spread & also to fill celery! Very good!

Can these cheese balls be frozen. I have frozen ones without pineapple but never made one with pineapple. Can’t wait to try this! Thank you.

Can these be frozen?

Yum! So making this for the next family gathering. Tired of the same ole’ olive filled cheese ball!

I used to make this cheeseball years ago and it is delicious! Thanks so much for reminding me to make it again. Happy Holidays, Brandy, and everyone else. They’re here whether we’re ready or not! 🙂

I used to make this cheese ball MANY years ago … !!! One addition our "gang" used was ham pieces (deleting the W/sauce) ~ a wonderful, salty contrast to the sweet pineapple ~ and so very tasty! I just served it again not long ago after a very long time, and was rewarded with many compliments … and requests for the great recipe! Your many readers will be happy they make it … and I am happy I found you, your lovely blog, and many more recipes! Thanks!

This looks so yummy and I do love them cheese balls….I am going to try this..however I like a little hit so instead of the green pepper I think I am going to try a jalapeno pepper in it….Thank for sharing

I make dis every year this a famiy recipes from many years but I never add the worchertrin sauce…its great easy and simple to make

I make this same cheeseball and mine makes 2, so I always have nearly a whole left, yummmm! Try adding a little bit of seasoned salt to the mix (to taste) and you will be surprised. It takes away from the sweet and really adds to it.

Brandie, so love your site. Am making your cheeseball right now. Thought you might like to try the other one I am making. Garlic Cheese Logs….1 pkg cream cheese, 5 cloves garlic finely chopped, 2 cups any cheese grated (I use either cheddar or swiss, 1 to 3 dashes Tabasco. Mix well and roll into 2 logs. I now take 1 cup of finely chopped pecans and roll the logs in the pecans.

Mary – thank you SO much. I'm definitely gonna have to make that. It sounds amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!

I made this for the super Bowl Party and everyone loved it,have to make more.

Well who would start a party without a good Cheeseball? This one was an absolute hit. Wouldn’t change a thing!

yummy perfect for the game or movie night

Yum! Looks delicious!

This loos so good. There is something about a cheeseball that is just irresistable to me. Your's look wonderful. Thanks for sharing your recipe and have a wonderful day.

wow, i never thought about making my own cheeseball… this looks so yummy, my husband would be a big fan even though i'm not too crazy about the pineapples. =P

I usually park myself in front of the cheeseball and eat and eat and eat. That one is no exception. I love the combination!

I have made many cheese balls in my day, but I like the addition of the pineapple. I've never made one with fruit before. Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe!

I love the addition of the pineapple. Great for any party!

Oh, my gosh…LOVE that you have pineapple in your cheeseball! Perfect for a Super Bowl gathering 🙂

I've so enjoyed your blog and I'm honored to award you with the Stylish Blogger Award. You can pick up your award on my blog. Enjoy, DG

My oh My oh My! Wonderful looking cheeseball. Love your tap tap tap, is this thing on comment. Sometimes I feel like saying that everytime I talk to my husband or daughter! Is anyone listening? Cute Cute post! Ina has competition!

I popped in to tell you that I left a little something for you on my blog. 🙂

I do love a good cheese ball! My Mom like to make one that is cream cheese mixed with green onions and then rolled in dried beef. Yours sounds great too, I am going to have to give it a try!

I do love a good cheeseball! I like how this one has crushed pineapple in it…interesting.

Looks amazing, love the cheeseball!

Yummy,yummy! It's simply cheesilicious 😉

I love the ease and functionality of cheeseballs when I'm having company. Yours sounds delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings..Mary

I love cheese so much! You are right, I would probably be the only one eating it because I wouldn't let anyone else touch it! HA!

I'm all for the cheeseball. Of course, I'm also for the wings and other stuff too. ::sigh:: This looks fantastic. I love the addition of the pineapple!