Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a charming appetizer that captures the essence of fall. Perfect for Thanksgiving feasts, Halloween gatherings, or cozy autumn get-togethers, this cheese ball is not only visually appealing—shaped like a pumpkin—but also bursting with rich flavors. With a creamy blend of cheese and spices, it’s an easy-to-make treat that will impress your guests and elevate your appetizer spread. Just 15 minutes of preparation time means you can focus on enjoying the festivities while serving up this mouth-watering seasonal delight.
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 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1¼ cups shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out cling wrap in a double layer.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheddar on the cling wrap.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the cheddar and cover completely with remaining cheddar.
- Wrap cling wrap tightly around the mixture to form a ball shape.
- Use thick rubber bands to shape it into a pumpkin.
- Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before removing rubber bands.
- Top with bell pepper stem for decoration and serve with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg