Pineapple Habanero Cheese Ball Recipes

PINEAPPLE HABANERO CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl and using an electric hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, roasted pineapple and habanero sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese, and the minced green onions until well mixed.
• Using your hands, roll the mixture into a ball. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the bacon crumbs and ¼ cup finely shredded cheese in a shallow bowl.

PINEAPPLE PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Place on a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans. Serve with crackers.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO JELLY

Steps:

• In Blender or Food Processor combine Habaneros, Bell Pepper, Pineapple and Vinegar, chop fine.
• Bring to a boil on Medium/High heat, boil for 10 minutes, stirring constanly.
• Add Fruit Pectin, stir until dissolved.
• Add Sugar, stir until dissolved.
• Return to a boil and hard boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, mixture will thicken as it boils.
• Remove from Heat and Skim Foam.
• Ladle into sterilized 4oz Jars leaving 1/8"Headspace.
• Seal and process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
• I typically yield 12-14 of the 4 oz jars. May take 1 to 2 days for the jelly to set.

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, celery, bell pepper, onion, and crushed pineapple. Divide the mixture in half and form two balls out of the mixture. Roll each ball in the pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

CREAM CHEESE & PINEAPPLE HABANERO DIP

Steps:

• 1. Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature. Pour the sauce over cream cheese and serve with crackers.
• 2. You can also spread the cream cheese on a platter and top with the sauce. I like the Costco brand sauce, but any sweet & spicy sauce/jelly will work for this appetizer.