Description
Caramel Apple Cheese Ball is a creamy, sweet dessert dip packed with fall flavors like apple, caramel, and a crunchy toffee or nut coating. It’s a festive, no-bake treat perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped (preferably Granny Smith)
- 2–3 tablespoons caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup toffee bits or finely chopped nuts (for coating)
- Optional for serving: graham crackers, pretzels, apple slices, vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in chopped apple and caramel sauce. Stir until evenly incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes, or until mixture firms enough to shape.
- Place mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Spread toffee bits or chopped nuts on a plate. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in the coating until fully covered.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
- Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices.
Notes
- For stronger apple flavor, use dried apples instead of fresh.
- Add cinnamon or apple pie spice to enhance fall flavors.
- Wait to roll in coating until just before serving for best texture.
- Let cheese ball sit at room temp 10–15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
- Do not freeze; texture may be compromised.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball (without dippers)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
