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Hot Cocoa Dessert Cheeseball Recipe

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Hot Cocoa Dessert Cheeseball is a delightful, no-bake holiday treat made with cream cheese, butter, hot cocoa mix, and chocolate cookie crumbs, offering a rich, chocolatey flavor. Perfect as a fun appetizer or dessert for any festive party, this creamy cheeseball is coated with mini chocolate chips, marshmallows, and sprinkles, served alongside an assortment of cookies and crackers for dipping.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Cheeseball Base

  • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup hot cocoa mix (about 5 packets)
  • ¾ cup chocolate chip cookie crumbs (from crunchy store-bought cookies, ground in a food processor)

Mix-ins and Coating

  • ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • ¾ cup dehydrated mini marshmallows, divided
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles

Dippers

  • Vanilla wafers
  • Ginger snaps
  • Graham crackers
  • Chocolate chip cookies

Instructions

  1. Mix the base ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened salted butter, hot cocoa mix, and chocolate chip cookie crumbs. Use an electric mixer to blend everything together until the mixture is very well combined and smooth.
  2. Add mix-ins. Gently fold in ¼ cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and ¼ cup of dehydrated mini marshmallows into the batter using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated, without overmixing.
  3. Form the cheeseball. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Shape it into a firm ball using your hands, then wrap it tightly in the parchment paper to hold its shape.
  4. Chill the cheeseball. Place the wrapped cheeseball in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours, allowing it to firm up and develop flavors.
  5. Unwrap and smooth. After chilling, remove the cheeseball from the fridge and unwrap it. Smooth out any uneven sides to form a neat ball before coating.
  6. Coat the cheeseball. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup mini chocolate chips, ½ cup dehydrated mini marshmallows, and the holiday sprinkles. Roll the cheeseball in this coating mixture until it is evenly and fully covered on all sides.
  7. Serve with dippers. Present the coated cheeseball on a serving plate alongside an assortment of your favorite dippers such as vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, graham crackers, or chocolate chip cookies for guests to enjoy.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth texture.
  • You can prepare the cheeseball up to a day ahead and keep it refrigerated until serving.
  • Feel free to customize the coating with different sprinkles or chopped nuts based on your holiday theme.
  • If you prefer a sweeter flavor, adjust the quantity of hot cocoa mix or add a bit of powdered sugar.
  • Use sturdy dippers that can hold the cheeseball’s weight without breaking easily.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/hot-cocoa-dessert-cheeseball-recipe/