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bonnie's blue ribbon red pepper ball

(4 ratings)
ReikiHealsTheSoul avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
BonniE !
@ReikiHealsTheSoul
Cottonwood, CA

This is a family favorite. I love the mild, fruity taste of this Red Pepper Ball. Perfect for your holiday parties, church dinners, or a ladies luncheon! Enjoy!

(4 ratings)
yield serving(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For bonnie's blue ribbon red pepper ball

  • 2
    8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 2
    tablespoons of cointreau
  • 1
    tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1/2
    teaspoon of lawry's season salt
  • 1
    tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/8
    cup crushed pineapple, very well drained.
  • 1/3
    cup dried blueberries or dried cherries
  • 1 1/8
    fine chopped red bell pepper
  • optional: parsley to garnish

How To Make bonnie's blue ribbon red pepper ball

  • 1
    It is important to use exact measurements in this recipe so the ball will not be too wet to roll.
  • 2
    Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add Cointreau, lemon juice, season salt, honey, pineapple and 1/3 cup dried blueberries; mix well.
  • 3
    Place cheese mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap. Bring the corners up to meet and seal around the cheese, molding the mixture into a ball. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 4
    Remove from the refrigerator and form once again into a ball. The mixture will be stiff and easy to mold. Remove plastic and roll cheese ball in chopped red bell pepper to cover.
  • 5
    Garnish with fresh herbs and dried blueberries or cherries or leave plain. Serve with crackers. Savory Rosemary crackers by Carr's is my favorite with this ball... Makes 24 servings. Enjoy!
  • 6
    Cook's Tip: We usually make this ball on the 4th of July because it has red, white and blue colors of the flag when using dried blueberries in the filling. Then for Christmas I use dried cherries for the filling. Enjoy!
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