Description
Transform your fall gatherings with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a charming centerpiece that combines creamy textures and savory flavors. Shaped like a pumpkin, this easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or any autumn celebration. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can impress your guests with this visually appealing dish that pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh vegetables, and more. Best of all, it’s a make-ahead option—simply chill it until you’re ready to serve. Add this festive treat to your snack table and watch it disappear!
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. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a double layer of cling wrap on the counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of cheddar in the center.
- Spoon the cheese mixture onto the cheddar and cover it with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Gather the cling wrap around the mixture to form a ball; secure with rubber bands to create a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Remove rubber bands and cling wrap before topping with a bell pepper stem for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg