Strawberry Jalapeño Cheese Ball
This Strawberry Jalapeño Cheese Ball is a festive holiday appetizer. Sweet strawberry jam and spicy jalapeño give it the perfect blend of sweet and heat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Refrigerate1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Cheese Ball
Servings: 10
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 jar Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 cup pecan chips
Mix the softened cream cheese and white cheddar cheese together using a mixer or by hand.
Pour the jar of Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread into a mesh strainer that has been placed over a bowl. Stir a few times until about 2 tablespoons of fine jelly are strained into the bowl. Place the contents of the bowl back in the Smucker’s jar and save for later use.
Blend the remaining Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeño Fruit Spread with the cheese mixture. When well blended, add jalapeño and parsley.
Place two sections of plastic wrap on the counter. Divide the cheese mixture between the two sections. Wrap the mixture into a ball. Make sure it is completely covered with the plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the pecan chips until it is completely covered. Serve on a plate or platter with a variety of crackers, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and sliced cucumbers.
Recipe Tips:
- Chill for at least one hour, but longer is better. I usually like to refrigerate the cheese ball overnight.
- To Freeze: wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. It can freeze for 1 to 2 months.
- To Store: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. To stay safe from bacteria, a cheese ball should be left out at room temperature no more than 4 hours.
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg