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Pumpkin Cheeseball is a fun and festive addition to your holiday table. It is easy to make, creamy, and delicious. Perfect for you next Halloween Party.

An orange, pumpkin-shaped cheeseball with a green stem is placed on a white plate surrounded by round crackers. The cheeseball has a small portion scooped out, revealing a creamy filling. In the background, there are white and small orange pumpkins.
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If you are looking for the perfect dip for Thanksgiving or Halloween, make this Pumpkin Cheese Ball. This cheeseball is impressive but is so easy to make. You only need a few ingredients and your favorite dippers to make a crowd pleasing appetizer.

We love making appetizer such as Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, and Turkey Cheese Ball.

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Why We Love This Recipe

The Pumpkin Cheeseball is made with a soft texture and layers of cream cheese, cheese and simple seasoning. This is the perfect appetizer to make for all your fall festivities.

It is super simple to make and everyone will be so impressed with these cheese ball recipe.

Ingredients

Top view of various ingredients on a white wooden surface: two blocks of cream cheese on a plate, shredded cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, a small bowl of soy sauce, garlic powder, and a small bowl of salt — perfect for crafting a Pumpkin Cheeseball.

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Variations Ideas

  • Stem Variations – You can also use a broccoli stalk for the pumpkin stem.
  • Pecans – You can add ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans to the cheese mixture for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Crushed Doritos – Substitute the orange cheese you can use crushed Doritos instead.
  • Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. You can add in onion powder, bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.

How to Make Pumpkin Cheeseball

A clear glass bowl on a white wooden surface contains shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chopped green peppers, and spices—perfect for crafting a Pumpkin Cheeseball. Next to the bowl is a floral-patterned napkin. In the background, another bowl with shredded cheddar cheese and a sliced jalapeño are visible.

Step 1 – In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.

A cheeseball of dough wrapped in plastic wrap lies on a white wooden surface next to a bowl of grated orange cheese and a green chili pepper with its top cut off. A colorful cloth with a floral print is partially visible in the corner.

Step 2 – Form the mixture into a ball, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

A delectable pumpkin cheeseball with herbs sits on clear plastic wrap on a white wooden surface. A partially cut green pepper lies nearby, while a knife rests beside the cheeseball. In the upper right, a bowl of grated cheese can be seen. A floral patterned cloth is partially visible.

Step 3 – Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape by creating ridges with the back of a knife or your fingers.

A white plate filled with vibrant orange cauliflower rice, resembling the hues of a pumpkin, placed on a light wooden table. Beside the plate is a partially unwrapped plastic package of cream cheese and a fresh green asparagus spear. A white and orange patterned cloth is draped nearby.

Step 4 – Spread the finely shredded orange cheddar cheese on a plate.

A white plate holds a generous serving of yellow-colored rice, topped with a scoop of herb and vegetable cream cheese, resembling a pumpkin cheeseball. The plate rests on a wooden surface, accompanied by a patterned cloth and a small green pepper stem nearby.

Step 5 – Gently roll the cheese ball in the shredded cheese, pressing lightly to coat the entire surface.

A round plate sits on a rustic white wooden surface, displaying a serving of rice shaped like a pumpkin. The orange rice mound mimics the ridges of a pumpkin, with a small green garnish on top to resemble the stem. Nearby, a patterned cloth is partially visible next to what looks like an appetizing cheeseball.

Step 6 – Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate. Insert the bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball to create the pumpkin stem.

  • Step 7 – Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Expert Tips

  • Cheese Ball Mixture – For a smoother coating, pulse the orange cheddar cheese in a food processor until it’s very finely shredded.
  • Chill Cheeseball – Make sure to chill the cheeseball for at least 2 hours in the fridge. This helps to firm the mixture so it makes it easier to serve and shape.
  • Making Ahead – If you are making ahead of time, make sure to set the cheeseball out about 15 minutes prior to serving. This will allow the cheese ball to softened.
  • Combining Ingredients – Mix together with cream cheese mixture with a stand mixer or a hand held mixer.
A hand holds a cracker with a cheese and spread mixture on top. In the background, a large cheeseball covered in bright orange shredded cheese, reminiscent of pumpkin hues, is visible along with more crackers. The setting appears to be a casual meal or party.

Serving Suggestions

Cheeseball make the perfect appetizer to serve for the holidays. Add these dippers to enjoy this cheeseball.

  • Tortilla Chips
  • Crackers
  • Pretzels
  • Bagel Chips
  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Pita Chips

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Will a Cheeseball Last

Cheeseballs can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks covered. You can also freeze cheeseballs for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.

Can I Make Pumpkin Cheeseball in Advance?

Yes, this is the perfect appetizer to make up to a week in advance before serving. Make sure to cover with a plastic wrap on the serving platter while in the fridge.

How to Shape a Cheeseball into a Pumpkin

You will shape the cheese ball into a round ball and then take a knife or use hands to create ridges into the cheeseball.

A hand is dipping a cracker into a festive pumpkin cheeseball, covered in orange cheese and accented with visible herbs and spices. Crackers are neatly arranged on a white plate around the pumpkin-inspired treat. The background features autumn decor, including small pumpkins.

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A Pumpkin Cheeseball shaped like a pumpkin, covered in finely crushed cheese bits with a green stem on top, is placed on a white plate surrounded by crackers. The plate is on a black serving board, with pumpkins in the background.

Pumpkin Cheeseball

5 from 1 vote
Pumpkin Cheeseball is a fun and festive addition to your holiday table. It is easy to make, creamy, and delicious. Perfect for you next Halloween Party.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 -12
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 345
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into a ball, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape by creating ridges with the back of a knife or your fingers.
  • Spread the finely shredded orange cheddar cheese on a plate.
  • Gently roll the cheese ball in the shredded orange cheese, pressing lightly to coat the entire surface.
  • Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate.
  • Insert the bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball to create the pumpkin stem.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Recipe Notes

For a smoother coating, pulse the orange cheddar cheese in a food processor until it’s very finely shredded. You can also use a broccoli stalk for the pumpkin stem.
You can add ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans to the cheese mixture for extra crunch and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 345kcal, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 13g, Fat 31g, Saturated Fat 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 91mg, Sodium 577mg, Potassium 112mg, Fiber 0.03g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 1063IU, Vitamin C 0.2mg, Calcium 366mg, Iron 0.2mg

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This was the perfect addition to our holiday dinner