Caramel Apple Cheese Ball

Name: Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 - 10
Ingredients: 2 8-oz. blocks cream cheese, softened; 1/4 c. caramel, plus more for topping; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; kosher salt; 1 c. shredded Cheddar; 1 c. Granny Smith apple, finely chopped; 2 c. pecans, toasted and chopped; RITZ Crackers, for serving

By Rian HandlerPublished: Sep 8, 2017

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Yields:

8 - 10

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Ingredients

2 8-oz. blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup caramel, plus more for topping
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
kosher salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1 cup Granny Smith apple, finely chopped
2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
RITZ Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese with caramel, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined.
2. Step 2Fold in cheddar and green apples. Transfer mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Freeze until firm, 30 minutes.
3. Step 3To a plate, add pecans. Roll cheese ball in pecans, then transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with more caramel and sprinkle with more salt.
4. Step 4Serve with crackers.