Best Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball Recipes

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PUMPKIN-SHAPED CHEESE BALL



Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball image

Everyone will get a kick out of this creamy, savory spread. The zippy cheddar ball can be made a day ahead. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 celery rib or broccoli stalk
Sliced apples and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

PUMPKIN SHAPED CHEESE BALL



Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball image

A tasty pumpkin cheese ball that looks great as centerpiece for Thanksgiving on your appetizer table.

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, fresh works best
1 pretzel stick, broken in half
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2- 3 hours or until cheese if firm.
  • Shape mixture into round pumpkin, place on serving plate.
  • Using knife score vertical lines down pumpkin.
  • Place pretzel rod in top for stem.
  • Cover loosely and refrigerate until serving.
  • Serve with crackers placed around pumpkin.

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