Pumpkin Cheese Ball: The Best Recipe for Fall Gatherings
A delightful and festive appetizer perfect for your fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, shape the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans and parsley until coated.
- Serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Make sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheese Ball, Fall Appetizer, Cheese Ball Recipe