There were a couple of meltdowns from my overtired toddler throughout the day. At one point, she held ice cream in one hand and a $30 souvenir in the other, and yet she still wasn’t happy. Internally, I was screaming, “How can you not be happy right now? We just gave you the world, or in this case, Disney World!”

Overall, I’m grateful that we made the trip. I’ve already overheard the boys reminiscing, saying, “Remember when we were at Disney World…”.

The Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball

The idea for this Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball was inspired by my thoughts of the Peanut Butter “Cheese” Ball. I wanted a festive fall version, so why not create a ball that captures the essence of pumpkin pie? The taste is remarkably close to the real thing.

Inside, you’ll find a creamy pumpkin-spiced mixture, while the exterior is generously coated with crushed gingersnap cookies. We found that it pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, but you can also enjoy it with sliced apples or additional gingersnaps.

Here’s a simple guide on how to prepare and serve it. You can even make it ahead of time.