Pumpkin Cheese Ball

The perfect snack or party appetizer for Halloween or Thanksgiving, this fall-inspired Pumpkin Cheese Ball recipe is a classic cheese ball mixture shaped like a pumpkin and coated with cheddar cheese!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Holiday, North American, Thanksgiving

Keyword Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Prep Time 30

Chilling 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings servings

Calories 289kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

16 ounces full fat cream cheese
1/3 cup full fat sour cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese we suggest 1 cup each white and orange cheddar plus 1 cup orange cheddar for the exterior
1 cup shredded Emmentaler cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 bell pepper for the stem

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and shredded cheese with a rubber spatula or with a hand mixer (if desired). Be sure to reserve 1 cup of the orange cheddar for the outside of the cheese ball.
Add the lemon juice, pepper, and garlic and onion powders.
Stir well to combine and using your spoon or spatula, roll the mixture into a rough ball shape.
Place a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface and add the extra orange cheddar in a thin layer on it. Put the cheese ball on the plastic wrap and roll it until it is all covered in the orange cheddar. Using the plastic wrap, roll the cheese ball into a smooth ball shape wrapping it tightly in the plastic.
Using 3-4 pieces of string, tie the cheeseball tight (enough to have the thread go in about 1/3-1/2 inch into the side of the cheese ball) into 6 to 8 sections. Create a small divot in the top of the cheese ball about the size of a quarter
Chill the cheese ball in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Before serving, remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap, removing the string and add the stem of one bell pepper in the divot you created on top. Serve on a platter with your favourite crackers, pretzels, baguette slices, or veggies.

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Notes

Storage Instructions

Store this cheese ball in the fridge for 3-5 days until ready to serve, in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.

Make Ahead Instructions

To make this cheese ball ahead of time, assemble, wrap and tie as directed in the recipe. Store it in the fridge for up to 2 days until ready to serve. Serve as directed.

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