Recipe: Chocolate Cheese Ball ๐ซ๐ง
Description:
Kids love this sweet treat, as do a lot of adults. A nifty addition when placing appetizers or munchies out for guests. This Chocolate Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese, decadent chocolate, and crunchy nuts for a delightful flavor explosion in every bite!
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Cheese, Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, No Cook, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (5/5)
- Review Count: 33
- Calories: 270.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 41.1mg
- Sodium Content: 112.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 15.8g
- Protein Content: 2.6g
- Recipe Yield: 1 cheese ball
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 3/4 | Icing sugar |
| 2 | Brown sugar |
| 1/4 | Vanilla extract |
| 3/4 | Pecans |
| 3/4 | Walnuts |
| Graham crackers | |
| Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add the icing sugar, then the brown sugar, then vanilla; beat just until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball; it helps to put your hands under the plastic wrap to help you form it without getting your hands sticky.
- Place nuts in flat bowl and roll ball in pecans, trying to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with graham crackers.
Tips:
- For a festive touch, roll the cheese ball in crushed candy canes or colorful sprinkles.
- Experiment with different types of nuts or add dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Don’t forget to accompany with your favorite crackers or sliced fruit for dipping.
Enjoy this indulgent Chocolate Cheese Ball at your next gathering, and watch it disappear in no time! ๐
