Make this sweet and creamy White Chocolate Cheeseball made with 5 ingredients! Served with crackers and fruits, this quick appetizer is an ideal treat for parties.
Servings : 24servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Refrigeration Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Ingredients
16ouncescream cheese,softened
½cuppowdered sugar
¼cupbrown sugar
1tablespoonpure vanilla extract
1cupwhite chocolate chips,melted, see my notes below
1¼cupchopped nuts,divided (I used walnuts, but you can use whatever nuts you like)
graham crackers,for serving
cookies,for serving
assorted fruits,for serving
Instructions
Line a round plate with a long piece of plastic wrap and set aside.
In your mixer's bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla; beat until creamy and completely smooth.
Add in the melted white chocolate and 1/4 cup chopped nuts. Continue to beat until thoroughly incorporated. Taste to see if it needs more sugar, and adjust accordingly.
Using a rubber spatula, scrape out the mixture and transfer it to the previously prepared plate lined with plastic wrap.
Working with the plastic wrap, wrap and shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball.
Place the cheeseball in the fridge for about 2 hours or until cold and firm.
Put the remaining chopped nuts on a plate.
Remove the cheese ball from the freezer and carefully unwrap.
Roll the cheeseball in the chopped nuts.
Place on a serving plate and serve with graham crackers, cookies, fruits, etc...
Melting Chocolate Chips: The best method to melt white chocolate chips is to place them in a microwave-safe bowl, mix them with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and microwave on HIGH for 40 seconds. Remove and stir until completely melted.
Shaping the Cheese Ball: Shape the cheese into a ball using the plastic wrap. I find it easier to reshape it again and make it smoother after it's been in the fridge for about 45 minutes.
Nuts: Although walnuts are my preferred choice, you can opt for peanuts, pecans, or other nuts to add varied textures and tastes.
Chocolate Chip Variations: Experiment with milk, dark, or even flavored chocolate chips to give the cheeseball a distinctive flavor.
Preparing in Advance: You can prepare the cheeseball in advance, without the nuts. Apply the nut coating right before serving.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese ball, easy cheeseball, how to make a cheeseball