This festive cheese ball is made with a delicious combination of cream cheese, crushed pineapple, dried blueberries, a touch of orange liqueur, lemon juice and seasoned salt, and rolled in finely chopped red bell pepper for a lovely presentation.

Red, White and Blueberry Cheese Ball

2 (8-ounce each) packages of cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon fresh 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

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. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
3. Remove from refrigerator and reshape into a ball as needed. Roll cheese ball in finely chopped red peppers to cover.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs and blueberries, if desired. Serve with crackers.

Makes 1 (16-ounce) cheese ball.