Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball

  • Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Serves 10
A delicious, easy pumpkin shaped cheese ball. Perfect for a fall gathering. A centerpiece for Halloween snacks before trick or treating or appetizer before the big Thanksgiving feast!
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Prep Time
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 16 ounces of shredded Sharp, Cheddar Cheese
  2. 1 package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
  3. 1 8 oz. tub of garden vegetable cream cheese (you may substitute chive and onion if you can not find garden veggie)
  4. 2 teaspoons of paprika (for a spicy cheese ball add 2 teaspoons of spicy or fiesta ranch packet instead of paprika)
  5. 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili pepper (you may substitute ground red pepper)
  6. 1 Broccoli stalk or Bell Pepper stem
  7. Parsley for granish
Instructions
  1. Combine cheddar cheese and the next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
  2. Dump the thick mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Cover the entire mixture with plastic wrap and form into a ball.
  3. For best results, place 3 rubber bands around the ball to create pumpkin like grooves. You may also use a thick string or twine. If none of that is handy, have no fear, you can just create lines with a dull knife after chilling.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. You may chill in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving.
  5. Unwrap the plastic wrap and place the cheese ball on a serving dish or board. Lightly dust the top and grooves with paprika. Place a washed stem from broccoli or a bell pepper in the center of the ball. Place a handful of parsley at the corner of the stem for additional garnish.
  6. Serve with crackers, celery, apple slices, and/or carrots.
  7. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. I've been making this cheese ball for over 15 years and it is always a hit!! I have made it so many ways- hence all of the substitute options above- and it is ALWAYS good! I've even added finely diced green onions and finely diced bell peppers for a heartier cheese ball. I hope this pumpkin cheese ball makes it to your next spread with friends and family!
Adapted from 2002 Southern Living Magazine
Adapted from 2002 Southern Living Magazine
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