Pumpkin Cheese Ball
A festive and easy cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, coated in crushed Doritos for a fun fall appetizer.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Plastic wrap large piece
- rubber bands 3 large
- Plate for coating
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Cheese Ball Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1.5 cups shredded smoked cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese shredding your own from a block gives the best texture
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 packet fiesta ranch packet (1.1 oz)
Coating and Garnish
- 2 cups Doritos crushed, Nacho Cheese flavor
- 1 baby pickle baby pickle for stem garnish
- 2 leaves leaves like parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and the fiesta ranch packet. Mix until beautifully combined and smooth.
- Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean counter or cutting board.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the center of the plastic wrap. Gather the edges of the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a round ball.
- Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap. Twist the ends and secure with rubber bands to maintain the round shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball carefully.
- Pour crushed Doritos onto a plate. Gently roll the cheese ball in the crushed Doritos, ensuring an even coating.
- Transfer the coated cheese ball to a serving platter.
- Press the baby pickle into the top as a stem, and tuck leaves around it for garnish.
Notes
Serve with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks for dipping. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before coating and garnishing.