Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the richness of chocolate with the creaminess of cheese – the Chocolate Cheese Ball. This unique appetizer or dessert is a true crowd-pleaser, featuring a velvety chocolate coating enveloping a smooth and tangy cheese center. Prepare to tantalize taste buds with this harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion.
This article presents three enticing recipes for the Chocolate Cheese Ball, each offering distinct taste experiences. The first recipe showcases a classic combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and walnuts, coated in a luscious dark chocolate ganache. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist with the addition of tangy goat cheese and dried cranberries, enveloped in a rich milk chocolate coating. For those who prefer a more indulgent treat, the third recipe features a luscious filling of mascarpone cheese, Nutella, and chopped hazelnuts, encased in a decadent semisweet chocolate coating.
With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos, these recipes guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats. Learn how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and temperatures to ensure a smooth and creamy filling that pairs harmoniously with the rich chocolate coating. Discover the secrets to creating a flawless ganache and the art of tempering chocolate for a glossy and even finish.
Whether you're preparing for a holiday party, a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet and savory treat, these Chocolate Cheese Ball recipes are sure to impress. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these culinary delights are guaranteed to be a hit among family and friends.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
A sweet switch from the usual cheese ball. Serve with graham crackers or chocolate wafers.
Provided by Kim
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 41.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this chocolate chip cheese ball-it tastes just like cookie dough! Rolled in chopped pecans, this chip-studded spread is wonderful on regular or chocolate graham crackers. I especially like it because it can be assembled in a wink. -Kelly Glascock, Syracuse, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in sugars just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 2 hours. , Place mixture on a large sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate, wrapped, at least 1 hour. , To serve, roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with graham crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE DESSERT BALL - UNIQUE!
This is not your typical cheese ball -- it is a dessert cheese ball that is always a hit at parties. It tastes a lot like chocolate chip cookie dough. I serve it as an appetizer as well. Graham cracker sticks work really well with this recipe -- I use both regular and chocolate graham crackers. Prep time does not include 3 hours to chill. Enjoy! Viclynn
Provided by Viclynn
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the sugars, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Cover in plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Chill for at least 3 hours.
- Just before serving, roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans.
- Serve with graham crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 130.3, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16.4, Protein 2.3
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL - PAULA DEEN
Make and share this Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball - Paula Deen recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wildblu3
Categories Spreads
Time 2h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter.
- Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Beat until well combined. Add the marshmallows and chocolate morsels.
- Stir to combine well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Form the mixture into a ball, then roll it in walnuts.
- Arrange the cheese ball on a serving platter and serve with graham crackers and fruit.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
Make and share this Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined.
- Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, roll cheese ball in additional mini chocolate chips.
- Serve with Triscuits.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
I love peanut butter so I wondered how it would taste in a chocolate chip cheese ball. Made it and took it to work and everyone loved it so I though I would post it.
Provided by ruthbomer
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 cheeseball, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until blended well.
- Add remaining ingredients except pecans and mix with a spoon.
- Chill and form a ball if you want.
- I usually leave in a bowl and top with the pecans.
- Serve with Honey Maid Honey sticks or Chocolate sticks.
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CHEESE BALL
Now this is a cheese ball! You can thin the mixture with milk or Kaluha , to make it more of a dip instead of a ball.
Provided by Melaine
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
- Stir in sugars and fold in chips and toffee bits.
- Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Form into a ball and roll in copped pecans.
- Serve with graham crackers or apple slices.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
I found this recipe on Kathie Lee Gifford's website, and I'm listing this because it's a bit different than the recipes posted. I was looking for a different holiday cheeseball, and this one hit the spot. Instead of serving this with chocolate graham crackers, I used graham cracker sticks.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 16m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until creamy.
- Slowly add sugars until blended.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a ball.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll ball in pecans.
- Serve with chocolate graham crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 23.7, Protein 3.9
CHOCOLATE CHEESE BALL
Kids love this sweet treat, as do a lot of adults. A nifty addition when placing appetizers or munchies out for guests.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h
Yield 1 cheese ball, 12-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
WHITE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CHEESE BALL
My Friend Cindy and I have been collecting recipes that are in the shape of a ball. One day we were naming all kinds of food. We started laughing so hard she had to excuse herself to the restroom and I was trying to breathe. So every time I see a recipe to add to our list I send it to her. We say we could write a cookbook of...
Provided by Kimi Gaines
Categories Other Snacks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Allow cream cheese to come to room temp. Melt chocolate chips & corn syrup together for 30 second increments, removing and stirring till chips are melted. In a small bowl, add cream cheese and melted chocolate mixture and mix together, Add in powdered sugar and stir to combine. Refrigerate mixture for about 30 minutes or till it hardens. Shape into ball. When cheese ball has chilled and firm roll in chopped hazelnuts. Toasting the nuts will add more flavor. If you'd like you can use pecans.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
This is a recipe from Allrecipes.com. I have made it by using the review's suggestion about covering it with mini chocolate chips instead of pecans and it was wonderful that way too!
Provided by Carol Eidenier
Categories Spreads
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. 1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 2. 2. Shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 3. 3. Roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.
- 4. **Reviews suggested rolling in mini chocolate chips instead of pecans or serve as a dip instead of a ball. Serve with graham crackers or sticks, or vanilla wafers.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
A recipe from a Pilot Club of Greater Kanawha Valley (WV) recipe book. Submitted by Pam Gray. Have not tried yet, but I am posting to save until I can try it out.
Provided by AndreaVT96
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 1 cheeseball
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese and butter.
- Mix softened cream cheese and butter well with both sugars and chocolate chips.
- Form into a ball and roll in pecan pieces.
- Serve on chocolate graham crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4445.3, Fat 379.2, SaturatedFat 151.8, Cholesterol 493.5, Sodium 1350.4, Carbohydrate 276.6, Fiber 31, Sugar 232.7, Protein 45.2
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
Oh, my...this is the best cheese ball I've ever made! Great with graham crackers! It taste just like cookie dough!!!
Provided by Renae Ethridge
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 2. Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 3. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with graham crackers.
CHOCOLATE CHEESE BALL
Steps:
- Cream the butter, cream cheese and confectioner's sugar. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Add chocolate chips and make into a ball. Crush Oreos and roll the ball in the crumbs. Refrigerate for an hour. Serve with chocolate or cinnamon graham crackers.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of the show in this recipe, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a chocolate that is at least 60% cacao content and has a rich, deep flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened. If the cream cheese is too cold, it will be difficult to mix and the cheese ball will be lumpy. To soften the cream cheese, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you start mixing.
- Don't overmix the cheese ball. Overmixing will make the cheese ball tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Chill the cheese ball before serving. This will help the cheese ball to set and make it easier to slice.
- Serve the cheese ball with your favorite crackers, fruit, or cookies.
Conclusion:
The chocolate cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chocolate and cream cheese, and it's always a hit with guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this chocolate cheese ball a try.
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