Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by loraines

This recipe is so quick and easy to make! I followed the directions and took the tips to use name brands and spread the pecans on the plastic wrap before forming the ball. It came together so beautifully that I made one for my own family for dessert one evening and the next day made a second for our church supper. It was well received by children and adults alike!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by kyle1987

I used the mini chocolate chips. You could reduce the amount used.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by kyle1987

Loved it! After reading other reviews, I did use "name brand" products. One review stated that it was hard to mold into a ball. I lined a bowl with plastic wrap and pulled the sides in to help make the top of the ball to help the process. After it set overnight, I then removed it from the bowl and leaving it wrapped, finished rolling it. No problems. It was a big success at my husbands surprise birthday party.

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by LoriII

I make this quite frequently for showers, etc. I usually put my plastic wrap down fist and put the chopped pecans spread out on the plastic wrap and then form into a ball. It comes out perfect everytime.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by Sierra.K

So good! Thank you for sharing!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by coni208

EXCELLENT!!!! Very impressive looking... I've made this a few times.... always a hit!! And have given the recipe to a few as well... I grated a good dark chocolate instead of chips and used walnuts..... Delicious!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by crabbyva

I made this for a New Year Eve's party and it went over really big. It was simple and delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by kayd1956

I made this recipe for new years eve Dec.31.2010and it was a big hit. I didn't roll it in nuts next time I make it I want to add the vanilla pudding to see if it makes a difference in the taste so I am wondering do I use the pudding dry. I am going to make some more today can't get enough.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by maryh1

I made this recipe, just as is. It was great. I received many compliments. Ihave made similar recipies,& they are too soft to work with. I've found that if you put it in the fridge for a couple of hours,to harden up, you can then work it into a ball much easier.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by kbabe819

I think you could reduce the amount of butter to make it slightly more health conscious and no one would know. Super tasty!

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by buggabee

I actually haven't made it yet, plan to for New Year's gathering though. I think for those who don't like nuts or can't have them, cookie crumbs would be a delicious alternative!

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Jenny72

I pulled this recipe out of a TOH magazine more than 4 years ago and have made it for many different occasions since. It is so easy, yet so yummy. Several people have asked me for the recipe. I personally do not put the pecans on, as I do not care for them, but love it all the same!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by PSR07

THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE~~~ QUICK TO MAKE~~EVERYONE JUST RAVED OVER IT~~~DELICIOUS !!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by dstoops

I tried a similar recipe and put the recipe on my blog http://justdropsinthebucket.blogspot.com

So delicious.

I would recommend making it a day, maybe two, in advance.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by june mallonee

Made this recipe for my daughters bridal shower.it was a big hit.very good

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2010 by Yvonne57

Been making this for years - got the recipe from Quick Cooking magazine - a big hit everytime I make it - sooooo simple - sooooo good.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by lola87

This was a huge hit with my family. It really does taste like cookie dough!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by leeandjackie

One of the worst recipes I have tried! Taste like sweetened cream cheese. I used Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Land O Lakes Butter. Would still not form a ball.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by touquet@sbcglobal.net

THIS RECIPE IS AWESOME. I MADE SURE TO CHILL OVERNIGHT & IT FORMED INTO A BALL FAIRLY EASY. HAS ANYONE EVER MADE THEM UP AHEAD OF TIME & FROZE THEM?

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2010 by gouldleslie

This recipe is very similar to the one I have made before. I use the regular brick of cream cheese and I add SKOR TOFFEE BITS into the cheese mixture. As it sits it gets a really nice toffee flavour. I served it with Teddy Grahams and the different mini cookie types on the market. Juat follow this recipe and add the skor bits...I think you will like it = I have also rolled the ball in skor bits and put the choc chipe inside...

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by kwrandolph

This is a wonderful cheeseball but very addictive. Wonderful with the graham crackers and comes together quickly and easily!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by wbscostumer

I too have made this for several years and it has always been a big hit and every event I take it to. It definitely needs to be chilled before shaping into a ball and yes, it is sticky getting it into a ball form but rolling try sprinkling chopped pecans on it as you roll it and it can be done. Having it soft makes it easy to spread. Cinnamon grahams as well as chocolate grahams work very well with this wonderful concoction!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by tndee

I've made this recipe several times over the last few years after it came out in a Reiman Publication Magazine. However, I never make it into a ball. I always place it in a pretty serving bowl and serve it as a thick dip. One of the secrets to the thickness is using name brand cream cheese and use real butter and not margarine. I'm all for saving money, but I've found that on anything cream cheese in which the consistency matters I always use Philadelphia brand. That's just something that I've tested and tried over the years and found to be a "no substitute" ingredient. I don't form this into a ball simply because it's always so nice served as a dip. I put a spreader in the bowl instead of a spoon as it is so thick. If I'm feeding a group that likes nuts, I just fold them into the mix with the chocolate chips. Otherwise, I simply leave the nuts out. I have one friend who likes to eat this with a spoon instead of using a dipper! It's a wonderful go to recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2010 by SBump

The only thing wrong with this recipe is that it wouldn't form into a ball. Followed recipe as directed, and it still stayed runny like a dip. Then read where others had added vanilla pudding to the mix maybe that is what it was missing. But however it was very tasty and everyone liked it, we ate it like a dip with grams. Next time I make it Iwill try and add the puddding to the mix.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by bujvary

I made this over the weekend exactly as the recipe states and it was unbelievable! I served it with Graham cracker sticks and it was perfect!

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2010 by charlenepaugustyn

What kind of vanilla pudding did you use, regular or instant? Did you follow the directions on the pudding box or just simply poured in the box of pudding powder?

Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by bfify80

I went ahead and put in the vanilla pudding and it worked out great in forming the ball and it tasted delicious!!

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2010 by TanyaVDB

This was a very good dessert recipe. I formed it into a heart. It made such a nice dessert for the newleywed couple we had over for dinner. Just wished I had tinted the cream cheese pink.

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by busymomz

I have made this recipe often! Everyone at church loves this cheese ball. I add an extra splash of vanilla and brown sugar to make it extra yummy. I serve it with graham cracker sticks and mini chocolate bars wrapped around it on a serving platter.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by haylie

I made this a couple of years ago for a holiday get together. As someone else mentioned mine never got firm either so I added a small package of vanilla pudding and it firmed right up. This year I think I will serve it with mini gingerbread cookies as well as vanilla wafers and graham crackers.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by LaurieHare

This is always a big hit, I serve it with assorted Teddy Grahams.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by heatherdthomas

Mine did not form into a ball. I feel that I followed the directions but it all feel flat and would not keep a shape. Does anyone have a reason that this happened or a suggestion?

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by amwheezer2

we make this all the time and change it up for the seasons for thanksgiving we add pumpkin and serve it with gingersnaps, for christmas we add peppermint and roll in crushed candy canes and serve with chocolate wafer cookies for st. patricks day we make it mint and tint it green. it is a very versatile recipe. Thanks for publishing this.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by pdrer

It is a big hit every time I make it.

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2009 by MaryTripletMommy

I made this for Thanksgiving, it was delicious and SO easy!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2009 by llama_mama

This was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it. Its taste is very similar to a cheescake.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by jgaston4141

Really delicious! I used Heath bar chips instead of chocolate chips.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2009 by koenica1

This is my son's favorite! I am always asked to make the dessert for all occasions. Thank you for including the recipe in your magazine!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by JoyLynne

I've also been mnaking this since it first came out in the magazine. I roll it in toffee bits (bits of brickle) instead of pecans. My three don't like nuts at all, but love the toffee pieces.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by tn_dee

I've been making this since it first came out in the magazine! It's great! Instead of making a ball, I just make this up and serve it as a dip. I omit the nuts since some of our group are allergic to them. I usually serve this with vanilla wafers. One of the girls at the office likes to eat this by spoonful! It's easy and I highly recommend this!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2008 by Jules777

I made this for a Taste of Home hostess party and everyone loved it! I gave out the recipe to about five of the ladies! Very rich and good for all ages!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2008 by diamondwife

You can eliminate a lot of calories by omitting the butter. In fact I only use reduced fat cream cheese, mini semi-sweet chips and powdered sugar. I make it a Christmas and serve with chocolate grahams. My nieces can't get enough.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2008 by Evenroo

OH YES!! I made it at Christmas. My kids don't like nuts so I didn't roll mine. It was sooooooo good. I almost made one for church last Sunday. It lasts a long time too (if it doesn't get eaten in the first setting!!) You'll love it!!!