Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a delightful and festive appetizer, perfect for any fall gathering. Shaped like a pumpkin, it adds a whimsical touch to your table while offering a creamy, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with an array of crackers and fresh veggies. With its easy preparation and make-ahead options, this cheese ball is sure to be the highlight of your next celebration—be it a Halloween party or Thanksgiving brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Place cling wrap on your counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar in the center.
- Spoon the cheese mixture onto the cheddar and cover with the remaining cheese.
- Gather the cling wrap around the mixture to form a ball shape and secure tightly with rubber bands.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
- After chilling, unwrap and decorate with the bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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