Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Delight your guests this fall with a charming Pumpkin Cheese Ball that’s both festive and flavorful. This creamy, savory appetizer is perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or any autumn gathering. Shaped like a pumpkin and decorated with a bell pepper stem, it serves as an eye-catching centerpiece on your appetizer table. With a rich blend of cream cheese and sharp cheddar, this cheese ball is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining. Serve it with an array of crackers and fresh vegetables for dipping, ensuring everyone can enjoy its delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7.5 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper stem (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 smooth.
- Lay a double layer of cling wrap on the counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar where the bottom of the cheese ball will sit.
- Scoop the mixed cheese onto the cheddar on cling wrap, then cover entirely with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap and shape into a round ball. Use rubber bands to create grooves resembling a pumpkin.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, then remove rubber bands and add the bell pepper stem for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://bitejoykitchen.com/pumpkin-cheese-ball/