Pineapple Cheese Ball

A pineapple cheese ball covered in almonds looking like a pinecone

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is one of my all-time favorite holiday appetizers! Pineapple adds sweetness and green onion adds bite. The perfect cheeseball!

Nostalgia In Dip Form

This creamy Pineapple Cheeseball reminds me of home. Consistently an appetizer that graced our holiday table, this mouthwatering spread quickly becomes a favorite after everyone’s first bite. Sure, at first place the ingredients seem like an interesting combination. But once you try it, you’ll understand why this scrumptious spread is a must make during the holidays in my family. 

Pineapple Cheese Ball
A pineapple cheese ball covered in almonds looking like a pinecone

What's In A Pineapple Cheeseball?

This cheeseball includes just a handful of simple ingredients that transform in to an incredibly addictive spread. 

  • Cream Cheese
  • Shredded Pineapple
  • Green Onion
  • Green Pepper
  • Aminos (i.e. soy sauce)

The combination of these ingredients yields an oniony, sweet, and creamy spread that gets a light brunch from a nut coating. My mom always uses crushed pecans on her Pineapple Cheese Ball, but this year I wanted to transform this humble dip in to something to display. 

Pineapple Cheese Ball
Pineapple Cheese Ball

Decorating A Pineapple Cheeseball Pinecone

Turning a cheeseball in a pinecone may look complicated, but all it really takes is a little extra time!

First, shape the cheeseball in to an oval-like form. Then, using sliced almonds, arrange the nuts in lines down the center of the “pinecone”, starting at one end and keeping the almonds moving in the same direction. Pop it back in the refrigerator for a quick chill, and there you have it! A delectable cheese spread worthy of a photo.

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Pineapple Cheese Ball

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is one of my all-time favorite holiday appetizers! Pineapple adds sweetness and green onion adds bite. The perfect cheeseball!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizers, Cream Cheese, DIps, Pineapple Juice, Spread
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 14 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper
  • 1 tsp low sodium tamari, soy sauce, or aminos

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, pineapple, green onion, green pepper, and soy sauce.
  • Form mixture in to an ovel shape on a plate, cover with plastic. Allow to chill at least two hours.
  • Once chilled, unwrap plastic. Arrange slivered almonds starting at one end and moving in a line to the opposite end, resembling a pinecone. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
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