This Blueberry Pie Cheese Ball tastes just like a blueberry cheesecake and is the perfect appetizer or dessert for your next get together! Easy and delicious!
I’m a big fan of cheese balls. Sweet or savory, they always bring a lot of fun to any party. Today I’m sharing a new favorite that will have your guests ooohing and aaahing all over the place.
I’m calling this a Blueberry Pie Cheese Ball but what it actually tastes like is a blueberry cheesecake, at least, what I assume a blueberry cheesecake would taste like 🙂 I used a can of blueberry pie filing to get that glorious purple color on the inside of the cheeseball and then covered it with a graham cracker “crust” – hence the “pie” portion.
The funny thing about that purple color is, I made this for a virtual baby shower we’re throwing today for Ashton (Something Swanky) and she’s having a BOY!
Blueberries seemed like the right way to go, ya know, cause they’re blue. Obvi. But they’re also kinda purple too. I threw a couple more blueberries on top to really make it seem more boyish – works, right?
Okay so this cheeseball is perfect for any party – baby shower or not. It’s absolutely addicting and feeds a crowd. In fact, you could make two smaller cheeseballs or half the recipe if you wanted to.
It’s so simple to make and is one of those awesome recipes that can be made ahead of time. I covered the cheeseball in a mixture of graham cracker crumbs and finely chopped pecans but you could omit the pecans if you’d like or sub in your favorite nut.
Easy peasy.
Having two little boys myself, I know that Ashton is in for the ride of her life. Boys are the BEST and do their absolute best to keep you on your toes 24 hours a day. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I can’t wait to meet the little guy and I just know he’s going to be the perfect addition to their adorable family – congratulations Ashton!
Blueberry Pie Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 16 oz unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
- 21 oz can blueberry pie filling
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cream cream cheese and butter together.
- Gradually beat in sugars and vanilla extract.
- Stir in pecans and blueberry pie filling until completely combined.
- Line a bowl with plastic wrap and fill with mixture. Make sure the top is covered securely.
- Refrigerate for at least three hours.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and chopped pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
- Peel off the plastic wrap on the top and invert onto a serving board or cake stand. Coat the cheeseball with the graham cracker crumb mixture, patting gently to secure.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
More blueberry recipes to try!
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
Blueberry Pie Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Blueberry Breakfast Parfait Pops
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Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
This would be a great brunch dish! I think my oldest would absolutely go nuts for this too!
Julia says
What a fun idea for a brunch. I love the idea of the sweet blueberry with the cream cheese!
Sneha says
Heyy..I am a huge blueberry fan and even more so a graham cracker fan.This looks and sounds so awesome! Love it!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Ok so are cheese balls easy? I’ve never made one and this one looks awesome! 🙂 Can’t wait to try it! PS Happy Baby Shower Ashton!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They so totally are Cyndi and the possibilities are endless. Jump on the cheese ball train girl!
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
Whoa, I like the way you think! This is a crazy good idea.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Katie!
Kate @ Diethood says
Congratulations to the Mommy!!! AND I’d just like to stick my face into that awesome cheese ball!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thank Kate!
Deborah says
I have a serious weak spot for cheese balls – this one sounds crazy good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It was pretty darn amazing Deborah – thank you!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Call me crazy but… I’ve never had a sweet cheese ball. We only have them around New Year’s, and even then they’re usually store-bought. Or logs, seeing as we have a rather small family and just about everyone is lactose-intolerant. 😉 But I would definitely love to try your fun version!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
CRAZY!!! Just kidding, you know I love you 🙂 We totally have to remedy this situation Amy, like ASAP. Looking forward to Monday!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh my gawd Trish, like, seriously!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Right?!? So ridiculously good Dorothy!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Well isn’t this just one of the best cheese balls I have seen in forever!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Julianne!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
This looks and sounds so awesome! Love it! And how sweet is this baby shower?! So incredible!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I just love how we can all get together and support one another – especially babies!! Thanks Nora!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
What a fun dessert cheese ball!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Soo good Erin! Thank you!
Ashton Swank says
This is seriously gorgeous Trish. And I wish I could just hug you and thank you guys so much for this sweet shower!! I’m so glad we’ve had the chance to meet in real life too– blogging friends are the best! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love you girl! I hope you are doing well and I am so excited to see pics of the newest Swank when he arrives 🙂
heather @french press says
LOVE this Trish, I never met a cheeseball I didn’t love, but one that tasted like cheesecake and pie, OVER THE TOP and perfect for a baby shower
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh thank you Heather! Yeah, this one surprised even me 🙂 I’m so glad it turned out this yummy.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
So, this cheese ball absolutely has to happen in my life very soon. I am a huge blueberry fan and even more so a graham cracker fan. What a great idea for a baby shower! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Let’s do it! You’re going to love this Erin 🙂