Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Delight your guests this fall with a charming Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball, bursting with creamy flavors and festive appeal. This delightful appetizer, crafted from a blend of cream cheese and sharp cheddar, is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly tasty. Coated in crunchy nuts and topped with a fresh carrot stem, it serves as the perfect centerpiece for any autumn gathering. Serve it alongside an array of crackers and veggies to create a beautiful platter that will impress at Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or cozy family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- 1 carrot stick or celery stalk (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Mix in chopped green onions and garlic powder until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Insert a carrot stick or celery stalk into the top to create a pumpkin stem.
- Serve on a platter with crackers and fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg