Description
This Red Velvet Cheese Ball is a creamy, chocolatey, and indulgent dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or parties! Covered in mini chocolate chips and served with graham crackers, pretzels, and strawberries, it’s an easy, no-bake treat that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheese Ball:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake mix (dry, not prepared)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional, for extra vibrancy)
For the Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
To Serve:
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Vanilla wafers
- Strawberries
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cheese Ball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, red velvet cake mix, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a deeper red hue.
2️⃣ Chill the Mixture:
- Scoop the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap.
- Shape it into a rough ball and wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
3️⃣ Coat the Cheese Ball:
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball.
- Pour mini chocolate chips onto a large plate or shallow dish.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chocolate chips, pressing gently to coat evenly on all sides.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter.
- Arrange graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers, and strawberries around it for dipping.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g per serving (2 tbsp)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg