Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

5 from 1 vote

Rich, creamy, and studded with chocolate and chopped nuts, this chocolate chip cheese ball recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for holiday parties and gifting, and stealing the show on appetizer trays.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 104kcal

Author: Rebecca Warfield

Equipment

Stand Mixer

Ingredients

8 ounces plain cream cheese softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and combined.
8 ounces plain cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium speed until combined.
3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt
Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir in the mini chocolate chips.
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the chopped nuts.
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Transfer it to a platter and serve with pretzels, graham crackers, or even on sourdough pancakes or crepes.

Notes

Start with room temperature ingredients. Cold cream cheese and butter won't mix smoothly, so soften them on the counter for at least 30 minutes before making.
Use block-style cream cheese. Whipped cream cheese is too difficult to mold and won't hold the ball shape well.
Don't skip the chill time. The refrigeration time will make the cheese ball easier to shape and coat. Chill it for at least 1 hour to firm it up.

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