Butterscotch Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball: A Must-Try Delight!
Butterscotch Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball is a sweet and savory appetizer that is perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup finely chopped butterscotch chips
- ¼ cup crushed buttery crackers
- Extra green onions & pecans for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in crushed pineapple, cheddar, green onions, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, until firm enough to shape. Transfer to plastic wrap and form into a smooth ball or oval shape.
- In a shallow dish, mix chopped pecans, butterscotch chips, and crushed crackers. Roll the cheese ball gently in the mixture until completely coated.
- Top with extra pecans and a few chopped green onions. Serve chilled with buttery crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggie sticks.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mix.
- Make mini cheese balls for party platters.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you love a little heat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg