Wasabi Pineapple Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this Wasabi Pineapple Cheese Ball, a bold fusion of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors that’s sure to be the star of any gathering. This quick and easy recipe combines velvety cream cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, and sharp cheddar, balanced by the unmistakable kick of wasabi paste and a splash of soy sauce for depth. Coated with a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs and toasted sesame seeds, this cheese ball offers contrasting textures in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for parties or holidays. Serve it alongside crackers, fresh vegetables, or crusty baguette slices, and watch this unique appetizer delight your guests with its vibrant flavor and irresistible crunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp Wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained crushed pineapple, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, wasabi paste, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chopped green onions.
Mix well with a spatula or spoon until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands or by pressing it into a large piece of plastic wrap and molding it. Wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 2 hours or until it is firm enough to hold its shape.
While the cheese ball chills, mix the panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in a shallow dish for coating.
Once the cheese ball is firm, remove it from the plastic wrap and roll it gently in the breadcrumb and sesame seed mixture, pressing lightly to ensure even coverage.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Serve the Wasabi Pineapple Cheese Ball with crackers, sliced vegetables, or baguette slices for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.0 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.3 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3487 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.3 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1346 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1070 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
