Easy Caramel Apple Cheese Ball Recipe – The Perfect Fall Dessert Dip
If you love the flavor of caramel apple but want something a little more party-friendly (and way less messy), this caramel apple cheese ball is your new fall obsession.
It’s sweet, creamy, crunchy, a little tangy from fresh Granny Smith apple, and swirled with gooey caramel. Perfect for cozy fall nights, holiday get-togethers, or when you just want an excuse to eat dessert with crackers.
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This cheese ball is the kind of dessert people “just take a little bite of” … and then somehow end up standing there with an empty plate. Fun, festive, and ridiculously easy to make, it’s the ultimate dessert dip for autumn gatherings.
So grab some apples, a drizzle of caramel, and call it a party.
How to Make Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
Here are the ingredients you need to make this caramel apple cheese ball, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
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
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup finely chopped chocolate
Step by Step Instructions
1. Peel the apple, then grate it using the large holes of a box grater. Lightly blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add the shredded apple, 2 tablespoons of the caramel sauce, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Beat again just until everything is evenly combined.
4. Gently fold in half of the chopped pecans and chocolate.
5. Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon the mixture into the center and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
6. Unwrap the chilled cheeseball and place it on a small serving plate.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining pecans and chocolate. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cheese ball.
8. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top. Serve with apple slices, graham crackers, or your favorite dippers.
This caramel apple cheeseball is more than just a dessert, it’s a conversation starter. With its creamy texture, bursts of fresh apple, and rich caramel drizzle, it’s as beautiful on the table as it is delicious. Ideal for fall parties, holiday spreads, or anytime you want to wow your guests.
More Fall Treats
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
- Pumpkin Pie Crisp
- Crockpot Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
- Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
- Apple Pie Pops
Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
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
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup finely chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Peel the apple, then grate it using the large holes of a box grater. Lightly blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the shredded apple, 2 tablespoons of the caramel sauce, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Beat again just until everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in half of the chopped pecans and chocolate.
- Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon the mixture into the center and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Unwrap the chilled cheeseball and place it on a small serving plate.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining pecans and chocolate. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cheese ball.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top. Serve with apple slices, graham crackers, or your favorite dippers.
