Pomegranate Macadamia Cheese Ball

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded smoked white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, minced
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
• 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, divided
• 4 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• Baked pita chips or assorted crackers

1. Beat first six ingredients until blended. Beat in cranberries and wine. Stir in pineapple, 1/2 cup macadamia nuts and 3 tablespoons chives. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.
2. In a shallow bowl, toss pomegranate seeds and remaining nuts. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in pomegranate mixture.
3. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Unwrap; roll in remaining chives. Serve with pita chips.

cream cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cranberries, white wine, pineapple, nuts, fresh chives, pomegranate seeds, pita chips

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pomegranate-macadamia-cheese-ball/ (may not work)