Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the perfect festive appetizer for autumn gatherings, from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving brunches. Shaped like a pumpkin, this creamy and savory cheese ball combines rich cream cheese with sharp cheddar, creating a flavor that will impress your guests. Serve it with an array of crackers, fresh veggies, or toasted bread for a fun and versatile tasting experience. Not only is it easy to prepare, but you can also customize the spices and herbs to match your personal taste. Make this charming centerpiece for your next fall celebration, and watch it disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7.5 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- 1 stem from a bell pepper (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded sharp cheddar until well combined.
- Lay out cling wrap on your counter, ensuring it's long enough to wrap around the cheese ball.
- On the cling wrap, sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar where the bottom of the cheese ball will be.
- Scoop the mixed cheese onto the cheddar and cover with remaining cheddar to encase completely.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap and shape into a ball; use rubber bands to form a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Decorate with a bell pepper stem and serve with crackers or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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