Cherry-Pineapple Cheese Ball

Best if prepared a few hours in advance.

• 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation -
Drain the maraschino cherries on paper towels. Chop fine, then drain again. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the chopped cherries and drained crushed pineapple Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape the mixture into a 4" ball. Roll the ball in chopped nuts to cover the outer surface. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 2 to 3 hours.