Description
This pumpkin cheese ball is a festive and flavorful appetizer. It is perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties. Enjoy this easy-to-make treat with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Crackers, pretzels, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, pecans, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a sweeter cheese ball, add more brown sugar.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Store leftover cheese ball in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg