Mini cheeseball pumpkins with caramelized garlic –Are you ready to impress your guests with a delightful and cute appetizer that’s perfect for all your fall gatherings? Introducing the Caramelized Garlic Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins! They’re so adorable that you’ll want to take a picture before anyone takes a bite (but we all know that’s not going to happen). Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into this fun culinary adventure!
Caramelized Garlic Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins
These little cheeseball pumpkins are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are also a feast for the eyes. With a creamy, garlicky center wrapped in a bright orange coating, they’ll make your appetizer table look like it belongs in a magazine. So, grab your apron, and let’s get crafting!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup caramelized garlic (about 4-5 cloves)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed cheesy crackers
- Orange food coloring (just a few drops)
- Fresh parsley for the stems
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, caramelized garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Beat it up like it owes you money until creamy and well combined.
- Divide this delicious mixture into small balls (about the size of a golf ball would do nicely). Roll each ball in your hands until smooth.
- Using a toothpick or a skewer, create a ‘pumpkin’ texture by gently pressing the sides of the ball in various directions. Keep it fun and squishy!
- Now, let’s get colorful! Add a couple of drops of orange food coloring to your crushed cheesy crackers and toss them around until they’re as orange as a pumpkin.
- Roll each cheeseball in the orange cracker mixture, making sure they’re covered like a cozy blanket in the fall.
- Stick a piece of fresh parsley into the top of each cheeseball for that finishing touch that makes these little guys look like pumpkins!
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving – this will allow the flavors to meld and that cheeseball center to set up nicely.
Serve these bite-sized pumpkins on a platter and watch your guests’ faces light up. Whether for a fall party, Thanksgiving, or just for fun, these Caramelized Garlic Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the oohs, aaahs, and “What’s this deliciousness?” that will follow! Bon Appétit!
