Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Description
This recipe brings softened cream cheese and butter together with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and brown sugar, creating a sweet, dense base. Mini chocolate chips folded in add bursts of chocolate throughout the cheese ball. After chilling to firm up, the shape is rolled in finely chopped pecans, adding a crunchy contrast.
The texture is creamy and rich with occasional chocolate bits and a nutty outer layer. It pairs well with graham crackers or fresh fruit for serving.
The cheese ball should be refrigerated for a couple of hours before shaping to ensure it holds form. It can be stored wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to a month, maintaining flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup pecans finely chopped
- graham crackers or fruit
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until fluffy.
- Add sugars and mix well.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans.
- Serve with fruit or crackers.
Notes
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days to keep it fresh.
- For longer storage, wrap again in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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