Red, White and Blueberry Cheese Ball

Yield: 1 (16 ounce) cheese ball

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Cointreau or Grand Marnier
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/3 cup dried blueberries
• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• Fresh herbs and blueberries for garnish (optional)
• Assorted crackers for accompaniment

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except chopped red peppers, and mix well.
2. Wrap cheese mixture in a piece of plastic wrap, molding it into a ball, mixture will be soft.
3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
4. Remove from refrigerator and reshape into a ball as needed.
5. Roll cheese ball in finely chopped red peppers to cover.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs and blueberries, if desired.
7. Serve with crackers.