This Pineapple Cheeseball is always a hit at parties. Crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green pepper, shallot and chopped pecans!
PINEAPPLE 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. 
HOW-TO VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:
TIPS FOR MAKING A DELICIOUS CHEESEBALL:
- You can also 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.
HOW TO MAKE A CHEESEBALL:
Combine all ingredients (except pecans) in a bowl.
Roll cheese mixture into two balls (or one large ball.)
Then roll cheeseball in chopped pecans, coating the outside.
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.
Enjoy!
Originally published: January 2011
Updated & republished: June 2020
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ green pepper, finely diced
- 1 (8 oz) 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.
Love your cheeseball and the choice of crackers you served with it. Such a yummy Super Bowl Sunday treat!
Cheese ball is looking yum!!!
The cheeseball always gets my vote! yum!
Have a great weekend, Candace
I have never made a cheeseball before, but it is about time to start. YUM!
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!
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 love the ease and functionality of cheeseballs when I'm having company. Yours sounds delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings..Mary
Yummy,yummy! It's simply cheesilicious 😉
Looks amazing, love the cheeseball!
I do love a good cheeseball! I like how this one has crushed pineapple in it…interesting.
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!
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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!
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Oh, my gosh…LOVE that you have pineapple in your cheeseball! Perfect for a Super Bowl gathering 🙂
I love the addition of the pineapple. Great for any party!
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 usually park myself in front of the cheeseball and eat and eat and eat. That one is no exception. I love the combination!
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
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.
Yum! Looks delicious!
yummy perfect for the game or movie night
Well who would start a party without a good Cheeseball? This one was an absolute hit. Wouldn’t change a thing!
I made this for the super Bowl Party and everyone loved it,have to make more.
Mary – thank you SO much. I'm definitely gonna have to make that. It sounds amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!
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.
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.
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
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 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!
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! 🙂
Yum! So making this for the next family gathering. Tired of the same ole’ olive filled cheese ball!
Can these be frozen?
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.
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!
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.