Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball

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Weight Watchers Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is a low-calorie delicious and healthy snack. This dish is specifically designed for the Weight Watchers diet. It is an amazing choice for a quick and simple food that will not interfere with your weight loss efforts because each serving of this dish contains only three WW points. These cheese balls are made with healthier products such as reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat cheese, and salsa to keep the point value low. Because of its pumpkin form, this dish is a fun and festive appetizer for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving get-togethers, and other fall holidays. Serve it as a snack at sports events or other casual gatherings. Additionally, this Weight Watchers Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is a great choice for anyone hunting for a low-carb snack. It is an excellent option for people on a low-carb diet because each portion only contains three grams of carbohydrates.

STATS

  • Course: Snack, Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low-carb
  • Meal type: Party food
  • Total Time: Four hours and five minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five minutes
  • Additional time: Four hours

EQUIPMENT

  • One small glass bowl
  • Spoon
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, approx. 1 can, we used reduced-fat cheese.
  • Low-point grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup
  • Medium-sized grated onion 1/2
  • Salsa 2 tbsp
  • Cumin 1 tsp
  • Finely crushed Nacho flavored chips 2 cups
  • Green bell pepper 1, stem removed

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the cumin, salsa, low-fat cream cheese, and chopped onion to a tiny glass bowl.
  2. Stir all items with a spoon.
  3. Next, add low-fat cheddar cheese to the same bowl.
  4. Again mix with a rubber spoon or use your hands.
  5. Now, turn the mixture to the round bowl shapes.
  6. Next, arrange the round balls in a plastic sheet.
  7. Now, tightly cover the plastic sheet with a rubber band to make round pumpkin-shaped balls.
  8. Then, shift this plastic sheet in a fridge for approximately two hours.
  9. After two hours, carefully remove the cheese balls from the plastic sheet.
  10. Then, coat it with crushed nacho chips.
  11. Next, top the cheese balls with a stem of green bell pepper.
  12. The cheesy Weight Watchers Pumpkin Shaped Cheese balls are ready.
  13. Place the cheese balls on a plate.
  14. Enjoy with roasted veggies and low-fat crackers.

GARNISHING IDEAS

Herbs:

  • Sprinkle crushed herbs such as chives, thyme, or parsley over the cheeseball for a vibrant color.

Nuts:

  • Add toasted nuts such as pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or pecans all over the serving plate for extra texture and pleasing appearance.

Edible flowers:

  • Use vibrant edible flowers such as lilac, violets, sunflower petals, or pansies for a sophisticated touch.

Sticks:

  • You can use a pretzel stick or cinnamon stick to create the pumpkin stem.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the cheese balls with pita chips, multi-grain crackers, tortilla chips, ritz crackers, Triscuit thins, and sweet potato crackers.
  • Enjoy with colorful vegetables like celery sticks, cucumber slices, cauliflower florets, carrots, and bell pepper slices.
  • Pair this dish with toasted crostini, mini pitas, or sliced baguette.
  • Try these cheese balls with fruits such as apple slices, grapes, and pear slices.

TIPS

  • Use room-temperature softened cream cheese. It will help to create lump-free cheese balls.
  • Incorporate a variety of flavors such as caramelized onions, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, or even a touch of maple syrup.
  • Choose a good-quality and low-fat cheese.
  • Try this cheeseball recipe with different cheese types such as goat cheese, sharp cheddar, or mozzarella cheese.
  • Use low-point homemade salsa. Canned salsa also works.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Advance preparation:

  • Prepare the cheese balls ahead of time before dishing. Store the cheese balls in the fridge for twenty-four hours.

Fridge:

  • Save the leftover pumpkin-shaped cheese balls in a wide box that is closed and refrigerated for three days.

Freezer:

  • We can preserve the cheese balls for only one to two months in the freezer.

FAQs

Which additional items can I use in the cheeseball recipe?

  • You can add plenty of extra items to the cheeseball recipe such as Worcestershire sauce, crushed nuts, chopped jalapeno, crumbled bacon, sliced scallions, garlic powder, and chunks of pineapple.

Why is the pumpkin shape used?

  • The pumpkin form gives the cheeseball an amusing and festive touch. It is only used for aesthetic purposes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total quantity 15 people servings
Total Calories 79 kcal
Carbohydrates 3 g
Protein 4 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 320 mg

Each serving of pumpkin-shaped cheese balls recipe gives only three Weight Watchers points.