This caramel apple cheese ball is a sweet-and-savory appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar, fresh Granny Smith apples, and a drizzle of caramel. The combination of crisp apples, rich cheese, and warm caramel flavor creates a balanced bite that’s perfect for entertaining. Coated in toasted walnuts for added texture, this easy cheese ball recipe comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with crackers, pretzels, or fresh apple slices. Ideal for gatherings, holidays, or snack boards, it’s a simple crowd-pleasing option with bold flavor.
Coated in crushed walnuts and drizzled with caramel, this easy cheese ball is perfect for serving with crackers and pretzels.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ - 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped small
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg,
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (divided, more as desired)
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, crushed
You will also need crackers, pretzels, additional apple slices, and other serving items.
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese
- Next, add in apples, nutmeg, and 1 tbsp of caramel sauce
- Using your hands, form the mixture into a ball and add it to a large platter (we used some plastic wrap to smooth out and shape more once on a platter)
- After the cheese ball is well shaped, press crushed walnut pieces onto the sides and top of the cheese ball
- Once the outside of the cheese ball is fully coated, drizzle with another 1 tbsp caramel sauce (more as desired)
- Add crackers, pretzels, apple slices, and more around the cheese ball, then serve!
Recipe by Lunches and Littles for Superfresh Growers.
