CHERRY / PINEAPPLE CHRISTMAS CHEESE-BALL

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Christmas seemed to be the same old recipes. I needed another Cheeseball to wow my guest. I found it by taking a few favorite fruits and incorporating them into a Festive Christmas Cheeseball! this simple yet, wow recipe makes a beautiful addition to your Christmas Holiday. Enjoy!

Provided by Linda Faye Lober

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c maraschino cherries
1 can(s) pineapple tidbits
1 pkg philadelphia cream cheese
1 c coconut, shredded
1 pkg sliced almonds
1 box animal crackers
1 box graham crackers

Steps:

  • 1. soften cream cheese to room temperature, then mix by hand or with mixer
  • 2. add 1/2 cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries and gently stir
  • 3. add 1 small can pineapple tidbits (chopped finely) and drained
  • 4. Mix the above ingredients all together and form a ball. I like to allow enough time to leave in refrigerator overnight.
  • 5. When mixture is removed and thoroughly chilled form a nice cheese ball to then be rolled in your choice of coconut or sliced almonds. the preference is yours
  • 6. Serve the above cheeseball with your favorite cracker. I like to sit it on a Christmas dish surround by animal cracker (iced or plain) and or graham crackers! Enjoy

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