Description
Creamy pumpkin-spiced cheese is shaped into a velvety ball, then chilled and rolled in crunchy pecans and mini chocolate chips for a sweet and savory fall appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 15 minutes, then beat it in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a smooth ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in the plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and gently roll it in chopped pecans and then in mini chocolate chips until fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve with crackers or sliced fruit.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh spices for the brightest flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.