Jack-O-Lantern Cheese Ball

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
* 4 oz package cream cheese, softened
* ¼ cup solid pack pumpkin
* ½ cup pineapple preserves
* ¼ tsp ground allspice
* ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
* 1 pretzel rod, broken in half
* decorations: dark rye bread, red pepper, black olive slices, parsley sprigs
* assorted crackers
== Directions ==
# Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves and spices in a medium bowl until smooth.
# Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cheese is firm enough to shape.
# Shape mixture into a round pumpkin; place on serving plate.
# Using knife, score vertical lines down pumpkin.
# Place pretzel rod in top for stem.
# Cut 2 small triangles for the eyes.
# Small triangle of red pepper for nose.
# Slice olives slices in half for the mouth.
# Cover loosely; refrigerate until serving time.
# Serve with crackers.
Category:Cheese appetizer Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Pumpkin Recipes
Category:Preserves and jam Recipes