Red Velvet Cheeseball
Take your dessert game to the next level with this festive and indulgent Red Velvet Cheeseball—a creamy, decadent twist on the classic Southern red velvet flavor! Combining tangy cream cheese, buttery richness, a hint of cocoa, and a pop of vibrant red, this no-bake treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Studded with mini chocolate chips and coated in crushed graham crackers or red sprinkles, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings, Valentine’s Day celebration, or any special occasion. Best served with an assortment of dippers like cookies, pretzels, and graham crackers, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time), making it a go-to for stress-free entertaining. Delight your guests with every creamy, chocolatey bite of this one-of-a-kind dessert cheeseball!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp Red food coloring
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup Crushed graham crackers or red sprinkles (for coating)
- 1 package Assorted dippers (e.g., cookies, pretzels, graham crackers)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, and the mixture takes on a smooth, red velvet-like consistency.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula. Stir gently to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Scrape the mixture into the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly and shape it into a ball. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Once firm, remove the cheeseball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll it in crushed graham crackers or red sprinkles until fully coated for a festive look.
Place the cheeseball on a serving platter surrounded by assorted dippers like cookies, pretzels, or graham crackers.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Let the cheeseball sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.8 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2591 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.1 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
