Description
Elevate your fall gatherings with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a festive centerpiece that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Shaped like a pumpkin and made with a creamy blend of cream cheeses and sharp cheddar, this appetizer is perfect for Thanksgiving brunches, Halloween parties, or any cozy autumn get-together. It’s easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with an assortment of crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted bread. Impress your guests and enhance your seasonal celebrations with this unique and flavorful dish that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
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 garnish)
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 well blended.
- Lay out a double layer of cling wrap on the counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar in the center.
- Add the cheese mixture on top of the cheddar and cover it with the remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap to form a round shape; secure with rubber bands for the pumpkin look.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving; then remove rubber bands and garnish with a bell pepper stem.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Grate your own cheese for better flavor. Chill thoroughly to meld flavors and achieve the right consistency.