Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
This Caramel Apple Cheese Ball is a sweet and savory appetizer perfect for fall gatherings. A creamy cheese ball coated in toffee bits and served with apple slices for dipping makes a delicious and festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup toffee bits
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Apples, sliced, for serving
- Graham crackers, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1/4 cup caramel sauce, pecans, toffee bits, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with more toffee bits, if desired.
- Serve with apple slices and graham crackers for dipping.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a high-quality caramel sauce. You can also add a splash of apple cider or apple cider vinegar to the cheese mixture for an extra apple kick.
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