Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

This festive Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a delightful addition to your Halloween celebrations. Shaped like a pumpkin and coated in crushed nuts, it’s a fun and tasty appetizer that will impress your guests.

Perfect for parties, this Halloween-themed cheese ball pairs well with crackers, vegetables, or fruit. It’s an easy recipe that can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great choice for your Halloween recipe lineup.

Easy Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe

This Pumpkin Cheese Ball features a creamy mixture of cheese, spices, and herbs, shaped into a pumpkin and rolled in chopped nuts for texture. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 8-10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 fresh parsley sprig for garnish
1 small piece of celery for the stem

Instructions

Mix the Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the Cheese Ball: Transfer the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape it into a ball and wrap it tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Coat with Nuts: Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the chopped pecans or walnuts until fully coated.
Create the Pumpkin Shape: Use your hands to gently shape the cheese ball into a pumpkin shape, if desired.
Add Garnish: Insert a piece of celery into the top for the pumpkin stem and place a parsley sprig next to it for decoration.
Serve: Place the pumpkin cheese ball on a serving platter with crackers, veggies, or fruit for dipping.