Irresistible Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls: The Ultimate Fall Snack
Irresistible Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls are a delightful no-bake snack perfect for fall gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- toothpick
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
For the Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika optional
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked
For the Coating
- 1 cup Crushed Cheese Crackers or chopped toasted pecans
For the Decoration
- 1 Bell Pepper Stem or alternatives like scallion greens or pretzel sticks
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture and roll it into 20 small balls, each about 2.5 cm in diameter.
- Gently roll each ball in crushed cheese crackers until they are completely coated.
- Use a toothpick to carefully create vertical ridges on each cheese ball, mimicking the delightful grooves of a pumpkin.
- Affix a tiny piece of bell pepper stem atop each cheese ball for decoration.
- Pop the cheese balls into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of extra paprika for a pop of color! These cheese balls are great for parties and gatherings.