Ambrosia Cheese Ball

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pineapple and oranges; pat dry between layers of paper towels and set aside.
2. 2
   Blend together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
3. 3
   Stir in 3/4 cup dried cranberries, 3/4 cup coconut, the drained pineapple and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
4. 4
   Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a serving bowl, forming into a mound.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup dried cranberries around the edges of the bowl.
6. 6
   Arrange orange sections around the inside edge of the cranberries.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup coconut in center, and top with the remaining pecans.
8. 8
   Serve with gingersnaps, vanilla wafers or Wheat Thins.