Description
This delicious cheese ball is perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring a creamy base and a delightful coating of coconut and pecans.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (add 1/4 teaspoon salt if unsalted)
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 recipe Small Batch German Chocolate Frosting (get the recipe here)
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in melted chocolate, powdered sugar, cooled frosting, and vanilla.
- Scrape the mixture onto plastic wrap and form the mixture into a ball. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a small shallow bowl or plate, mix together the coconut and pecans.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and roll until completely covered.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. For easier spreading, remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use softened cream cheese and butter for better mixing.
- This cheese ball can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg