Mini Pumpkins Filled with Cream Cheese
These adorable mini pumpkins filled with creamy cheese make for a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for parties or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pumpkins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fresh Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 mini pumpkins
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as chives or dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crackers and assorted vegetables (such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips)
Instructions
- Prepare the pumpkins by cutting the tops off and scooping out the insides.
- Mix the filling by combining cream cheese, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each hollowed-out pumpkin with the cream cheese mixture.
- Arrange the filled pumpkins on a serving platter and serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
Refrigerate the filled pumpkins for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.