Description
Spooky Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a scary and delicious Halloween themed cheese ball with pumpkin flavor and amazing looks, definitely a perfect snack choice for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pretzel sticks, for decorating
- Black olives, sliced, for decorating
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
Step 1:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth and well blended.
Step 2:
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 3:
- Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a round ball, resembling a pumpkin.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving plate or platter.
Step 4:
- To decorate, gently press pretzel sticks into the top of the cheese ball to create a pumpkin stem.
- Place sliced black olives around the base of the cheese ball to mimic pumpkin “ridges”.
Equipment
AMZCHEF Smoothie Countertop Blender
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Home Hero Kitchen Knife Set with Sharpener
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KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
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Priority Chef Premium Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
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ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Wooden Serving Boards for Kitchen Meal & Cutting
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- For an extra festive touch, you can roll the cheese ball in crushed orange-colored crackers or crushed Doritos for a pumpkin-like appearance.
- Serve the pumpkin cheese ball with an assortment of crackers for dipping.
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand to ensure easy mixing and shaping of the cheese ball.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minute
- Category: Holidays