Pumpkin Shaped Appetizers
Delightful pumpkin-shaped appetizers perfect for fall gatherings, combining creamy goodness and playful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2–3 Orange Bell Peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering and measuring them out.
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Chop the bell peppers into small pieces.
- Combine the chopped peppers with the creamy mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Create the pumpkin shape by drawing lines vertically on each ball.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve on a platter.
Notes
These appetizers can be made a day in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator and consume cold or let sit at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin appetizers, fall recipes, party snacks