Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
This Caramel Apple Cheese Ball is a sweet and savory appetizer perfect for fall gatherings. Cream cheese, apples, caramel, and pecans combine for a festive and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple.
- Place the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheese ball to firm up.
- While the cheese ball chills, prepare the topping. In a shallow dish, spread the toasted pecans evenly.
- Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to help them adhere.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the cheese ball.
- Serve immediately with graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese mixture.
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