PUMPKIN SHAPED CHEESE BALL

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A tasty pumpkin cheese ball that looks great as centerpiece for Thanksgiving on your appetizer table.

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, fresh works best
1 pretzel stick, broken in half
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2- 3 hours or until cheese if firm.
  • Shape mixture into round pumpkin, place on serving plate.
  • Using knife score vertical lines down pumpkin.
  • Place pretzel rod in top for stem.
  • Cover loosely and refrigerate until serving.
  • Serve with crackers placed around pumpkin.

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