Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: set the cream cheese out for 30 minutes before preparing so it will soften. in a large bowl combine all ingredients except pecans. stir well to combine. shape mixture into a ball or log with your hands. dump pecans onto a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil and roll ball or log in them until well covered. refrigerate or serve immeadiately.

Target recipe: soften cheese. gradually add the pineapple. mix in 1 cup of the nuts and add the rest of the ingredients. chill well. remove from refrigerator and shape into 1 or 2 balls. roll into the rest of the remaining nuts. wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until you serve. garnish the ball with jarred cherries and pineapple rings.