Pumpkin Cheese Ball
A vibrant and creamy Pumpkin Cheese Ball combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1–2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- Fresh Herbs (like parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Mix the room-temperature cream cheese, pumpkin puree, shredded cheddar, and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to meld flavors and make it easier to shape.
- Shape the chilled mixture into a ball or log shape in your hands.
- Coat the cheese ball with chopped nuts by rolling it on a plate.
- Chill again in the refrigerator for another hour to firm up.
- Serve with assorted crackers, veggie sticks, or apple slices on a platter.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper. For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheese Ball, Appetizer, Fall Recipes, Easy Recipes, Party Food