Caramel Apple Cheeseball
This easy-to-make Caramel Apple Cheeseball is a creamy, festive dip bursting with classic fall flavors. With simple ingredients like cream cheese, tart apple, caramel, and crunchy pecans, it’s perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or anytime you want a sweet autumn treat. Ready in just 10 minutes plus chilling time, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Granny Smith apple peeled and grated
- 3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping divided
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Peel and grate the apple.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add shredded apple, 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Beat until combined.
- Stir in half of the chopped pecans and chocolate.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Form the mixture into a ball on the plastic wrap, then wrap tightly. Chill for 4 hours.
- Remove cheeseball from fridge and place on a small plate.
- Combine remaining chopped pecans and chocolate, then sprinkle over the cheeseball.
- Drizzle remaining caramel over the top. Serve with apple slices or graham crackers.