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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

The TASTIEST Pumpkin Cheese Ball! This savory-sweet twist combines Swiss cheese, maple syrup, dried cranberries, and bacon in a delicious cheese ball that's shaped like a pumpkin!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract optional
  • 2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese
  • 6 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Craisins
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
  2. Add in the Swiss cheese, bacon, Craisins and green onions. Mix well.
  3. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to plastic wrap. Wrap tightly into a ball. Use twine or rubber bands to create 6-8 segments for the "pumpkin."
  4. Refrigerate 1 hour or more, then untie and unwrap.
  5. Roll in chopped pecans to coat, being careful not to disturb the segments. Transfer to a serving plate and add a pretzel rod "stem." Serve with crackers, bread, or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g