This Pineapple Cheeseball Recipe is so fast and easy to make! It’s the perfect sweet appetizer to serve up with crackers or even veggies, too. If you’re looking for a cheese ball appetizer for your luau, this is the best recipe, ever! I love the flavor of pineapple recipes and this one hits the mark.
This tropical cheese ball appetizer is one of my favorite cheese ball recipes. With the outside covered in finely chopped pecans and the middle full of cream cheese and green onions, every bite is loaded down with flavor!

Once you make this cheeseball shape into a ball, you’re ready to serve and enjoy! I love the combination of the pineapple, green onion, and cream cheese.
Pineapple Cheeseball Recipe
With just three simple steps and a handful of ingredients, this appetizer recipe couldn’t be easier. Just make certain to follow along and you’ll have a pineapple cheese ball that is a show stopper in no time at all.
We love to make this covered in a cup of pecans and loaded up with crushed pineapple. My boys think it’s a sweet recipe that I really enjoy, too. This is a big hit during the summer months in our house!

How do you store leftover cheeseball?
I keep mind in a large bowl in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap. This will keep it as fresh as possible for as long as possible and make it a yummy leftover for a few days.
Specialty Ingredients:
The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store. I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using.
- Red pepper or green pepper
- Crushed pineapple
Reminder, not all ingredients in the Ham and Pineapple Cheeseball Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for
Must Have Resources:
When making Sweet Pineapple Cheeseball at home, you really need to have the following Amazon affiliate tools on hand.
Make it a Meal:
If you’re thinking about meal planning, now is the time! It’s such a simple way to get some good food on the table, fast. I love how I can stress less about food and think more about the other items on my list for the day!
Main Dish: Hearty Hamburger Meat and Squash Recipes
Vegetable Side: Low Carb Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Starch Side: Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Refreshing Drink: Summer Drink Recipes
Don’t forget Dessert: Easter Bunny Pineapple Smoothies

Best Appetizer Recipes:
Once you make this Easy Cheeseball Recipe, all you’re going to be able to think about is going to be more appetizers! I’ve gathered up some of my favorite starters that I think you’ll like, too!
Start the meal off with this Macho Nachos Appetizer!
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I love the flavor of this Maple Praline Cheeseball.
This Pizza Dip recipe is one of my favorites!
Leave the oven off and try these Cold Appetizer recipes as well.
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I love the flavor of these Honey BBQ Chicken Wings.

Can you add other veggies to this recipe?
You can always load up on the bell pepper, onions, or anything else that you want to add in! All the veggies do is give a health aspect that is great and a nice refreshing crunch, too!
More Pineapple Recipes:
- Fruity and Totally Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe
- Easter Bunny Pineapple Smoothies
- Pineapple Mocktail – Perfect for Easter!

Sweet Pineapple Cheeseball Recipe
This is such a simple cheeseball dip recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounces) packages of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onion of only the green part
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Beat together all the ingredients minus the pecans in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap. Put on a serving plate. Put the pecans on the outside, pressing them in.
Put in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.
Serve with veggies or crackers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g
What are you going to dip into this cheeseball recipe?
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Thursday 13th of January 2022
Pinned! I just know this one is going to be good! Thanks for linking up and sharing each week. #HomeMattersParty
PaulaShort
Friday 7th of January 2022
Thank you for sharing this cheese ball recipe. I enjoy cheese balls and always look for new recipes. I'm definitely going to have to try this. Blessings. Visiting today from Imparting Grace #12&15
Beth
Wednesday 5th of January 2022
So Yummy! I'd love for you to share over at the TCC Linky Party https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-75/ Every Wednesday through Sunday. Have a great week! Creatively, Beth
Rachael | Milk Glass Home
Monday 3rd of January 2022
So, I'm not a bell pepper person, but I AM a pineapple person (and a cheese person) and this sounds so good! I wish I found this before New Year's. It would have been a hit with my family!
Carol
Monday 3rd of January 2022
This pineapple cheese ball looks delicious for any type of party or gathering. Lovely pictures, too!