Laura Mariano
A Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is a delightful dessert or snack typically made with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, all blended together until smooth. Chocolate chips are then stirred into the mixture, giving it a rich and chocolaty flavor. Sometimes, chopped nuts or graham cracker crumbs are added for extra texture.
Once the mixture is well combined, it’s shaped into a ball and rolled in more chocolate chips or nuts, coating the outside. The cheese ball is then chilled until firm, allowing the flavors to meld together.
This sweet treat is often served with cookies, graham crackers, or fruit slices for dipping. It’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you want a fun and indulgent dessert that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for coating)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape into a Ball:
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Transfer the cream cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a ball.
- Chill:
- Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Coat and Serve:
- Before serving, roll the chilled cheese ball in the finely chopped nuts (if using), coating it evenly.
- Serve:
- Place the coated cheese ball on a serving platter and serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, or fruit slices for dipping.
