Description
Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a festive and delicious appetizer that combines creamy cheese with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. Perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties, this delightful treat will impress your guests with its rich taste and vibrant color. Serve it alongside an array of crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s incredibly easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up and enhance flavors.
- Serve on a platter with crackers or vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Feel free to customize by adding fresh herbs or spices like crushed garlic for extra flavor. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to five days.