Description
Delight your guests with these adorable Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball Appetizers! Creamy and tangy, these festive treats are perfect for fall gatherings, adding a playful touch to your appetizer spread. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party or cozy autumn evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz soft cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried herbs (such as dill or parsley)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2–3 drops orange food coloring
- 1 green bell pepper stem or pretzel sticks (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Mix until smooth.
- Add orange food coloring gradually until you achieve a vibrant pumpkin hue.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans for added texture.
- Insert a green bell pepper stem or pretzel stick into the top for decoration.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (about 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg