Best Fruit Cocktail Ball Recipes

FRUIT AND CHEESE BALL

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Provided by Martha

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 3.4 ounce package instant French Vanilla pudding mix
1 14.5 ounce can fruit cocktail, thoroughly drained
1½ cups slivered almonds
Your choice of crackers, for serving

Steps:

With a mixer, combine cream cheese, orange juice and pudding mix until well blended. Gently stir in drained fruit cocktail.
Shape into two small or one large ball. Wrap the ball(s) in plastic wrap and place into a rounded bowl similar in size to the shape of your ball. Chill for several hours until firm.
When ready to serve, place the almonds in a shallow bowl and carefully roll the fruit and cheese ball in the nuts to evenly coat. Place the ball on a serving platter, sprinkling more of the nuts as needed to coat the fruit and cheese.
Serve with crackers.

FRUIT BALL

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I tried this recipe at a party once and loved it. It is a very sweet "dip" but very addictive. I usually serve it with Wheat Thins. Although this is very quick and easy to make, it needs time to chill.

Provided by AMY MCCHESNEY

Categories Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained and diced
1 (5 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup almonds, chopped

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, fruit cocktail and instant pudding.
Add 1/4 cup almonds, if desired.
Mix very well.
Shape into one large ball or two smaller bolls and roll in remaining almonds.
Chill to set.
Serve with crackers.

COCONUT FRUIT BALLS

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Healthy little treats for people with sweet tooths. I've made these during the holiday season to bring to functions and was enjoyed by all. I'm really finicky on getting all the dried fruit the same size so it took me a little longer then 20 mins to put this recipe together.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 15 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup sultana, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon condensed milk
1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Steps:

Finely chopped sultanas, dates and apricots and place them in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
Add cinnamon and mix well.
Add enough condensed milk (roughly a tablespoon) to make it sticky so the fruit sticks together more easily.
Place a teaspoon of mixture in palm of hand and mould/squish/squeezing mixture into a small ball.
Place desiccated coconut on plate and roll balls in desiccated coconut, coating the whole ball.
Store in refrigerator until your ready to use.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 0.7

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL

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A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!

Provided by DEBBYE

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

FRUIT COCKTAIL BARS

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My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in winter and spring when fresh fruit is limited and expensive. -Linda Tackman, Escanaba, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until blended. Beat in fruit cocktail and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture until well blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with coconut and walnuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and milk to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Drizzle over cake. Cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.