Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
Caramel Apple Cheese Ball is a blend of flavors where creamy cheesecake meets the sweetness of caramel apples. Perfect for a fall/holiday appetizer.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4-6 oz caramel topping or use regular caramels & make your own
- ⅓ cup salted peanuts chopped
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chopped
- 3-5 apples sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- Pour in caramel topping and swirl with knife or spatula.
- Wrap and place in freezer for about 30 minutes to make it easier to roll into ball.
- On a cutting board, chop peanuts and chocolate into small pieces and combine together.
- Remove caramel-cheese mixture from freezer, unwrap, form into a ball and roll to cover in chopped chocolate and peanuts.
- Place cheese ball on plate and arrange cut apple slices around it. Hint: Cut apples slices and place in ice water with a squeeze of lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
Notes
STORING/FREEZING
Store: You can make the cheese ball in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in a plastic zip-top bag.
Freeze: The made-ahead cheeseball can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap it in plastic wrap and then either a layer of aluminum foil or place the plastic-wrapped cheeseball in a plastic freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
