If you want a festive appetizer that’s just as fun to look at as it is to eat, Pumpkin Cheese Balls are the way to go. They’re creamy, savory, and shaped into adorable mini pumpkins that bring instant fall charm to your table.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or a cozy autumn get-together, these cheese balls are guaranteed to impress without being complicated.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the mixture before shaping – this helps the cheese ball hold its pumpkin form without sticking to your hands.
- Use a chopstick or the back of a butter knife to create pumpkin “ridges” for a more realistic look.
- Swap pretzel sticks or celery stalks for the stems to add a crunchy, edible touch.
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Pumpkin Cheese Balls
Pumpkin Cheese Balls are creamy, savory, and shaped into adorable mini pumpkins that bring instant fall charm to your table.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos paprika, and black sesame seeds
- 12 pretzel sticks snapped in half
- 24 leaves fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Assorted crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powder, and black pepper.
- Cover and chill for at least an hour.
- Divide the cheese into small balls (about ping pong ball sized).
- On 3 separate plates, arrange the crushed Doritos, paprika, and black sesame seeds.
- Roll each ball in a coating and set aside.
- To make the balls look like pumpkins, use a chopstick to press ridges into the sides of the balls, 4 or 5 times, evenly around the outside.
- Stick half a pretzel stick in the top of each for the stems. Add a small leaf of parsley for garnish.
- Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve with assorted crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.1mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.