Description
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for your fall gatherings, whether it’s Thanksgiving brunch or a Halloween party. Shaped like a pumpkin and boasting creamy flavors, this cheese ball will serve as an eye-catching centerpiece that impresses guests. Made with rich cheeses and aromatic spices, it pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh veggies, or breadsticks. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a seasonal favorite for cozy family dinners or lively get-togethers with friends.
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)
- 1 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups grated cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out cling wrap in a double layer on the counter.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheddar on the cling wrap where the bottom of the cheese ball will sit.
- Scoop the cheese mixture onto the cheddar and cover with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap and shape into a round ball.
- Use rubber bands around the wrapped ball to create a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours; remove rubber bands afterward.
- Top with a bell pepper stem for decoration and serve with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Feel free to customize flavors by adding spices like paprika or cayenne for heat.