Best 9 Fruit Shaped Cheese Balls Recipes

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Fruit-shaped cheese balls are a delightful and creative appetizer that can add a touch of whimsy and elegance to any party or gathering. These edible works of art are made from a mixture of cream cheese, spices, and other ingredients, and are then shaped into various fruits, such as grapes, apples, oranges, and strawberries. With their vibrant colors and lifelike appearance, fruit-shaped cheese balls are sure to impress your guests and become the centerpiece of your party table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT AND CHEESE BALL



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Provided by Martha

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 3.4 ounce package instant French Vanilla pudding mix
1 14.5 ounce can fruit cocktail, thoroughly drained
1½ cups slivered almonds
Your choice of crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • With a mixer, combine cream cheese, orange juice and pudding mix until well blended. Gently stir in drained fruit cocktail.
  • Shape into two small or one large ball. Wrap the ball(s) in plastic wrap and place into a rounded bowl similar in size to the shape of your ball. Chill for several hours until firm.
  • When ready to serve, place the almonds in a shallow bowl and carefully roll the fruit and cheese ball in the nuts to evenly coat. Place the ball on a serving platter, sprinkling more of the nuts as needed to coat the fruit and cheese.
  • Serve with crackers.

FRUIT-SHAPED CHEESE BALLS



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Enjoy these fruit shaped cheese ball dip - perfect to serve with crackers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (2/3 cup)
1 container (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese food
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 drops yellow food color, if desired
1 stick cinnamon
Lemon leaf
Vegetable oil
Brown paper
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix blue cheese, cheese spread, cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl with fork until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours until chilled.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape 1 half into a ball on waxed paper. Sprinkle another piece of waxed paper with paprika. Roll cheese ball in paprika, coating completely. Mold into apple shape.
  • Shape other half of cheese mixture into a ball on waxed paper. Shake Parmesan cheese and food color in covered container until cheese is evenly colored. Sprinkle another piece of waxed paper with cheese. Roll cheese ball in Parmesan cheese, coating completely. Mold into pear shape.
  • Make small depression in apple and pear for stem ends. Cut 2 small pieces from cinnamon stick. Insert cinnamon stick pieces for apple and pear stems. Insert lemon leaf in apple. Brush oil over small piece of brown paper; cut into leaf shape. Insert leaf in pear. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

NO-BAKE FRUIT BALLS



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Some folks claim to not like fruit cake. But no one ever turns down our scrumptious, coconut-kissed No-Bake Fruit Balls!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 30 servings, 2 balls each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped red maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped green maraschino cherries
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Steps:

  • Combine marshmallows, cracker crumbs, cherries, sweetened condensed milk and pecans; mix well.
  • Shape dough evenly into 5 dozen balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in coconut until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

MIXED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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For a pretty holiday presentation, I like to place this cheese ball on a festive platter and surround it with wedges of unpeeled apples and assorted crackers. People are always pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavors in every bite. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dates, chopped
1/4 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
Apple slices and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream and coriander blended. Stir in fruit. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Wrap tightly in plastic. Chill until serving. Serve with apples and crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT BALL



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I tried this recipe at a party once and loved it. It is a very sweet "dip" but very addictive. I usually serve it with Wheat Thins. Although this is very quick and easy to make, it needs time to chill.

Provided by AMY MCCHESNEY

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained and diced
1 (5 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, fruit cocktail and instant pudding.
  • Add 1/4 cup almonds, if desired.
  • Mix very well.
  • Shape into one large ball or two smaller bolls and roll in remaining almonds.
  • Chill to set.
  • Serve with crackers.

PINEAPPLE FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 package s (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, soften
1 small can crushed Dole pineapple
1 small box Jell-O French Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
Honey Maid Graham Crackers or Graham Cracker Sticks

Steps:

  • Let cream cheese soften prior to mixing (30 minutes to 1 hour). Combine first 3 ingredients, and shape into ball.
  • Wrap with Saran Wrap. Chill and serve with graham crackers.
  • This recipe can be made 2 days prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FRUITY CHEESE BALL



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Perfect for your next party, this cheese ball is a tasty combination of Cheddar and cream cheese, with fruity crushed pineapple and a touch of spicy ginger.

Provided by chefcatie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup roasted sunflower seeds, crushed

Steps:

  • Combine Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add pineapple and ginger; mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Shape cheese mixture into a ball and roll in crushed sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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Another recipe from Jean B. in Moorland. She brought it to my SIL when they had a wine tasting party this past Dec 07.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cheese ball

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cream cheese, room temp
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped apricot
1/4 cup chopped prune
1/4 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon ground coriander
walnuts or pecans, to roll on outside of ball

Steps:

  • Mix everything together except nuts and roll into a ball.
  • Roll cheese ball into chopped nuts (about 1 cup)of your choice, walnuts or pecans.
  • Chill until ready to use.
  • Jean said the recipe called for 1- 8 ounce pack of cream cheese but she likes to use 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2171.8, Fat 177.9, SaturatedFat 111.7, Cholesterol 558.3, Sodium 1700.3, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 70.9, Protein 52.2

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!

Provided by DEBBYE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
  • Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Firm cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese are best for shaping. Softer cheeses like Brie or Camembert are too difficult to hold their shape.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Get creative with your cheese balls by adding different ingredients like nuts, fruits, herbs, and spices. This will give them more flavor and visual appeal.
  • Chill the cheese balls before serving: This will help them hold their shape better and make them easier to cut.
  • Serve with a variety of crackers, fruit, and vegetables: This will give your guests a variety of options to choose from.

Conclusion:

Fruit-shaped cheese balls are a fun and easy way to add a touch of elegance to your next party or gathering. With a little creativity, you can create cheese balls that look like grapes, strawberries, oranges, and more. These cheese balls are sure to be a hit with your guests, and they're a delicious way to enjoy your favorite cheese.

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