Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake Ball Recipe
This Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake Ball is a luscious and creamy dessert perfect for parties or gatherings. It combines the tangy sweetness of cream cheese with the bright flavor of strawberry jello, finished with a rich coating of mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies for a delightful crunch. Serve it with a variety of dippers like graham crackers or fresh fruit for a fun and irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ball
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2½ tbsp strawberry jello powder
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Toppings
- 10 oz mini chocolate chips
- 5 Oreo cookies (cream filling removed and crushed) or chocolate graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, strawberry jello powder, salt, and almond extract to the cream cheese. Beat everything together thoroughly until well combined and silky.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly.
- Form the Cheesecake Ball: After chilling, take the mixture and roll it into a compact ball shape. Place it in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Freeze the Ball: Reshape the cheesecake ball if needed, then freeze for 45 minutes to make it firm enough for coating.
- Prepare the Topping Mix: In a shallow dish, mix the mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies together evenly.
- Coat the Cheesecake Ball: Roll the chilled cheesecake ball in the chocolate and cookie mixture until it is fully coated on all sides for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
- Final Chill: Place the coated cheesecake ball back in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to set and the coating to adhere firmly.
- Serve: Present the cheesecake ball with an assortment of dippers such as graham crackers, waffle cone chips, fresh strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, or other fresh fruits for a delightful, interactive dessert.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
- You can substitute Oreo cookies with other chocolate cookies or graham crackers depending on your preference.
- If you prefer a different flavor, try swapping the strawberry jello with peach or raspberry jello powders.
- Keep the cheesecake ball well chilled until serving to maintain its shape.
- Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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