Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a delightful and festive appetizer that adds a cheerful touch to your fall gatherings. Shaped like a pumpkin and topped with a bell pepper stem, it serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for Thanksgiving brunches, Halloween parties, or cozy autumn evenings. The creamy blend of cream cheese, chive & onion spread, and sharp cheddar cheese offers a rich flavor that pairs beautifully with various crackers and fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe allows you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With ten servings, it’s perfect for sharing and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
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, beat together the 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 cheddar on it.
- Scoop the cheese mixture onto the cheddar and cover completely with the remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap to form a ball shape; use rubber bands to create a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before removing rubber bands and topping with the bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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