Description
This Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is a creamy, no-bake dessert that combines the luscious texture of cream cheese with the sweetness of chocolate chips. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a quick and indulgent treat. Serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or vanilla wafers for an irresistible dessert dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or caramel swirls
- A pinch of sea salt
For Coating & Serving:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for rolling)
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Base:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips (and any optional mix-ins like nuts or caramel) until evenly distributed.
- Shape & Chill:
- Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap.
- Gather the edges of the wrap and shape the mixture into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Coat & Serve:
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in extra mini chocolate chips for added crunch.
- Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels.
Notes
- For the best texture, let the cheese ball chill overnight.
- If you need to speed up the chilling process, freeze it for 30 minutes.
- To prevent overmixing, fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Take the cheese ball out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier dipping.
- Customize with different flavors by adding cocoa powder, nuts, or peanut butter swirls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate chip cheese ball