Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Ball that’s perfect for parties or an indulgent snack. This no-bake cheesecake ball blends smooth cream cheese, butter, and sugars with mini chocolate chips, chilled to set and then rolled in extra chips for an irresistible treat served with chocolate wafer cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Ball
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
Serve With
- Chocolate wafer cookies (such as Nabisco Chocolate Wafer Cookies)
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Sugars and Vanilla: Incorporate the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Beat thoroughly until the sugars are completely dissolved and fully integrated.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ¾ cup of the mini chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the cheesecake mixture.
- Shape and Chill: Using plastic wrap (Saran wrap), shape the mixture into a compact ball. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Coat and Serve: Remove the chilled cheesecake ball from the wrap and roll it in the remaining 1 cup of mini chocolate chips, ensuring an even coating on the outside. Serve with chocolate wafer cookies for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened before mixing.
- The cheesecake ball can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with finely chopped regular chocolate chips if mini are unavailable.
- Serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
- Use gluten-free cookies to make this recipe gluten-free if necessary.
