This Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is going to blow your mind. It’s pretty much like a cheese ball and mint chip ice cream had a baby. But it was prettier and more fabulous than it’s parents. Yeah. Kind of like that.
As you all know, I am TOTALLY crazy about mint and chocolate recipes. Pretty much my favorite thing right now. There is just something innately refreshing about mint flavored goodies. I’ll take it any form I can get it – mint patties, brownies, cookies – you name it!
I’ve always been kind of obsessed with mint chip ice cream. I get extremely happy when I open up a new carton and see that bright green ice cream flecked with chocolate chips – heaven! Mint chip ice cream is the inspiration behind this Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball and boy, oh boy is it inspiring!
When I decided to make up a cheese ball that well, looks AND tastes pretty much exactly like mint chip ice cream, it kind of blew my mind. It’s one of those things where you’re like, “NOW I know what’s been missing all my life!” And then you never want to be without it again.
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I used mini chocolate chips but you could also chop up your own chocolate if you prefer. The cheese ball is covered in mini chocolate chips and it just sooo pretty! I get happy just looking at the pictures!
I served my cheeseball with chocolate and vanilla animal crackers. Cause everything is better with an animal cracker, am I right? Pluuuuus, the boys think I’m extra cool when I serve them goodies with animal crackers. Total bonus points. And right now, I’m in serious need of them because I decided to extend our NO TV WEEK just one more week. Yeah. I’m super popular with the boys right now.
They can’t stay too mad at me though because I make them some seriously awesome after-school snacks 🙂
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is going to blow your mind. It's pretty much like a cheese ball and mint chip ice cream had a baby. But it was prettier and more fabulous than it's parents. Yeah. Kind of like that.
Course Appetizer, Dessert Cuisine American Keyword mint chocolate chip cheese ball Prep Time 20 minutes Refrigerate 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes Servings 16 Calories 257kcalIngredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp mint extract
- green gel food coloring
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips divided
- animal crackers graham crackers, chocolate or vanilla wafers to serve with
Instructions
Cream cream cheese and butter together.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
Beat in extract and food coloring until desired color is reached.
Stir in one cup of mini chocolate chips.
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips on top of a piece of plastic wrap.
Scoop out cream cheese mixture and place on top of chocolate chips. Sprinkle top of cream cheese with more chocolate chips.
Wrap cheese ball with plastic wrap and place in a clean bowl. Press into bowl to form the cheese ball.
Invert onto a serving board or cake stand. Sprinkle with more chocolate chips if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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