Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dessert Cheese Ball
Make this Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dessert Cheese Ball for a super easy holiday treat. Cheeseball Recipes are great for holidays, parties or game-day because they are quick, easy and travel well.
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Holiday Cheese Ball Recipe
This sweet cheese ball is sure to be the hit of your next party. All the great flavors of a caramel pecan cheesecake in a sweet, simple, spreadable treat.
Ingredients Needed For Pecan Cheesecake Ball (screenshot for grocery list)
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Lemon
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Pecans
- Graham Crackers
- Caramel Sauce
How To Make A Cheesecake Cheese Ball
- With hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Mix 1-2 minutes or until smooth and fluffy.
- Lay two long strips of plastic wrap in an ‘X’ shape on a flat surface. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center. Bring up edges of plastic wrap, close at the top tightening to create the cream cheese ball shape. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour to firm.
- Spread graham cracker crumbs and pecans in an even layer on a flat surface. Unwrap chilled cheese ball and roll onto crumbs to coat. Gently press crumbs and pecans into any non covered spots.
- Transfer cheese ball to platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve with graham crackers or cookies.
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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dessert Cheese Ball
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese - softened
- 3-4 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Small Pinch Sea Salt
- 1/3 Cup Pecans - crushed/chopped
- 4 Graham Crackers - crushed to crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- With hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Mix 1-2 minutes or until smooth and fluffy.
- Lay two long strips of plastic wrap in an ‘X’ shape on a flat surface. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center. Bring up edges of plastic wrap, close at the top tightening to create the cream cheese ball shape. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour to firm.
- Spread graham cracker crumbs and pecans in an even layer on a flat surface. Unwrap chilled cheese ball and roll onto crumbs to coat. Gently press crumbs and pecans into any non covered spots.
- Transfer cheese ball to platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve with graham crackers or cookies.
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