Name: 15 Irresistible Pineapple Cheese Ball Bites That’ll Disappear Fast
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup crushed pineapple, well-drained; ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped; ½ cup pecans, finely chopped; ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional); Pinch of salt; ⅓ cup shredded sweetened coconut (for rolling); Extra chopped pecans and cranberries (for coating)

15 Irresistible Pineapple Cheese Ball Bites That’ll Disappear Fast

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Mini Pineapple Cranberry Cheese Balls with Pecans are sweet, creamy, and crunchy—perfect party snack bites.

Author: Caroline Jones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12–14 balls 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup pecans, finely chopped
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup shredded sweetened coconut (for rolling)
Extra chopped pecans and cranberries (for coating)

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Instructions

Mix softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pineapple, garlic powder, and salt.
Stir in cranberries and pecans until combined.
Refrigerate mixture for 30–45 minutes to firm up.
Scoop into 1-inch balls and roll in coconut, pecans, and cranberries.
Serve chilled or slightly softened.

Notes

Drain pineapple well to prevent excess moisture.
Adjust garlic powder for a savory twist.
Make ahead for easy party prep.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 95
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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