Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Get ready to wow your guests with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball—an adorable and festive centerpiece for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving brunches, or Halloween parties. This creamy cheese ball is shaped like a pumpkin and features a luscious blend of cream cheese and sharp cheddar, making it the perfect dip for an array of crackers and fresh veggies. With minimal prep time and a make-ahead option, you can easily impress family and friends with this easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that doesn’t skimp on flavor or presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7.5 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- 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 of shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out cling wrap on your counter; sprinkle ⅓ cup of cheddar in the center.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the cheddar; cover with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap the cling wrap around the mixture tightly to form a round shape.
- Use rubber bands to create a pumpkin shape by wrapping them around the ball.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Once chilled, remove rubber bands and top with your bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball slice (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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