120-125 Pieces Per Bin.The flesh inside of this old American variety of squash is a dark orange. It is favored for cooking because the dry, starchy flesh is not watery. Cheese pumpkin meat is smooth and dense with a pronounced sweet, earthy flavor. Bakers prefer cheese pumpkins for making pies. The flesh is versatile enough to also boil, steam, or roast for stuffing, soups, and stews. Cheese pumpkins are also being used to make craft beer.