Savory SnacksNo. 7677 · The 2026 edition
Cheese Pumpkins
Adorable cheese pumpkins that are as tasty as they are festive!
Our own summary of the original by Woman's Day Kitchen — the full post and photos live at womansday.com.
These cheese pumpkins are made from a savory blend of cheddar and cream cheese, seasoned with garlic and mustard. They're shaped in a mini pumpkin pan and chilled overnight, then unmolded and served with crackers or bread for a perfect Halloween appetizer.
Ingredients
Directions
- Place the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, garlic salt, and dry mustard in a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Spray the mini pumpkin pan cavities with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the cheese mixture into each cavity, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to pack it tightly. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- To remove the pumpkins, dip the bottom of the pan briefly into a larger pan filled with hot water. Tap the pan firmly on a flat surface to loosen, then unmold each pumpkin half.
- Press matching halves of the pumpkins together so they stick. Garnish the tops with parsley sprigs and serve with toasted pumpernickel bread or crackers.
