Ingredients for Apple Cheese Ball
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup finely chopped apple
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Apple Cheese Ball
- Combine 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped apple, and 2 tablespoons chopped pecans in a food processor. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a bowl and chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the chilled cheese mixture into a ball. Make a small indentation at the top to resemble an apple stem.
- Chill the cheese ball for another 30 minutes.
- Generously coat the cheese ball with paprika.
- Insert a cinnamon stick and a bay leaf into the indentation to mimic an apple stem and leaf.
- Chill for an additional hour to allow the flavors to meld and the paprika to adhere.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or breadsticks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
40g
Carbs
0g