Mini Pineapple Cranberry Cheese Balls
A delightful and healthier snack combining fruity flavors with creamy textures, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional pecans for rolling
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until everything is well blended and smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let it firm up a bit.
- Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into bite-sized balls after chilling.
- Roll each cheese ball in the finely chopped pecans until they are fully coated.
- Place the cheese balls on a serving platter and keep them refrigerated until it’s time to serve.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be customized with healthier substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese balls, pineapple, cranberry, healthy snacks, appetizers