Description
Pumpkin cheese ball is the ultimate autumn appetizer that blends creamy, savory flavors with festive flair. This delightful dish features a luscious mixture of cream cheese and pumpkin puree, enriched with herbs and spices, then rolled in crunchy pecans. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or cozy nights in, this cheese ball is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools including a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed pecans until fully coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg