Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings! Shaped like a charming pumpkin, this creamy and savory appetizer combines rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar with aromatic spices, making it a must-have for Thanksgiving feasts or Halloween parties. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing hosts to enjoy their events without stress. Serve it with an array of crunchy crackers and fresh veggies for a festive touch that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- 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, combine softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out cling wrap and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar on it. Spoon the cheese mixture on top and cover with remaining cheddar.
- Wrap the cling wrap tightly around the mixture to form a ball shape. Use rubber bands to mold it into a pumpkin.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. Decorate with a bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45g
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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