Sweet Cheese Ball
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Sweet Cheese Ball, a no-bake dessert that's as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Made with creamy softened cream cheese, rich unsalted butter, and a blend of powdered and brown sugar, this treat has a velvety texture and a delightful sweetness in every bite. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of indulgence, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. Encased in a golden coating of graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies, this dessert is a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time (plus chilling), this make-ahead recipe is served best with cookies, crackers, or fresh fruit for an irresistibly fun and shareable dessert. Perfect for sweet snack lovers, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s both easy and unforgettable!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat them together until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped pecans or walnuts.
Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface and transfer the cheese mixture onto it. Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands, then wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to hold its shape.
Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies until evenly coated.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and serve immediately with cookies, crackers, or fresh fruit, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% | |
*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.
