This White Chocolate Toffee Cheese Ball is an easy, no bake dessert that’s perfect for any season! Shaped into a snowman, it makes a great addition to a holiday table. Easy to make ahead and freezer friendly!
I have this thing with cream cheese. Maybe you don’t know.
Growing up, cheesecake was something really special. My mom only ever made no bake cheesecake (cherry!), but it was one of my favorite things ever.
Once I started to venture out into the world on my own, I discovered something called Baked Cheesecake, and my life was changed. I became a Cheesecake-a-holic.
I suppose it was only a matter of time. I mean, all desserts with cream cheese are incredible, yes??
This is embarrassing, but I’m going to tell you anyway.
So, I’m Canadian (don’t laugh — that is not the punch line!). But we live pretty close to the American border (only about a couple hours), and maybe 4-5 hours from the nearest large American city. For a while, we would go down to the U.S. for the weekend to shop maybe once or twice a year. And every time before we left to come home, I’d stop at the grocery store and pick up a case of cream cheese to bring home.
Yes, I’m serious.
It was always just so much cheaper, and when you’re making a cheesecake with 3 or 4 or 5 blocks of cream cheese in it, it really is a splurge! Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way.
So, I’d never made a cheese ball before I made this one. But I was coming up with some holiday recipes I wanted to try and I knew I wanted to try to do at least one somewhat cutesy holiday thing (note these Santa Claus cupcakes?). Since I’m not really that great at cutesy baking, I thought starting with a big, malleable (there’s my big word for the day) lump of cream cheese was a good place to start.
I’m pretty happy with the way my little snowman turned out, and even happier with how he tastes! I decided to go with white chocolate because I wanted him as close to white as possible, but I added in some toffee bits and chopped peanuts for flavor, a bit of saltiness and some texture, too. This cheese ball is great served with graham crackers or wafer cookies, but I love it with apple slices! Plus, it makes me feel better about my dessert 🙂
Snowman White Chocolate Toffee Cheese Ball
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 16 oz regular cream cheese 2 packages or 500g, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons cream
- 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered icing sugar
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- Garnish: chocolate chips long red licorice, orange gummy candy, and a chocolate cookie
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in brown sugar and powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine white chocolate and cream. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, then stir. If not completely melted and smooth, microwave again for 15 seconds, stir again until smooth.
- Add to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in toffee bits and peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Lay down two large pieces of plastic wrap and shape a large ball on one, and a small ball on the other. It is easiest to shape into balls once you have wrapped it in the plastic wrap. Place back in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove from the plastic wrap and roll in the coconut to coat all sides. Place on serving plate, one ball next to the other as pictured.
- Garnish with chocolate chips, licorice, gummies and cookie as pictured if desired. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and fruit.
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Mary Reising says
I’m going to be making this for Christmas. I think that it’s absolutely adorable. I’m so excited about it too. I hope that I can fine the licorice for it.
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Mary! I hope you enjoy it!
Adriana says
OMG!!! This looks super delicious!! You can never go wrong with any kind of cheeseball especially when its chocolate ?
Ashley Fehr says
Agreed! Thanks 🙂
Mariel Servin says
HI!! In the ingredients you mentioned ” Cream” What kind of cream exactly are you referring to? I’d love to make this for a Christmas gathering I am having with the girls at work! 🙂
Leeona says
Has anyone actually made this? That comment would be helpful!
DEBBIE says
Hi Ashley, I like to know if this can be made a few days ahead of time ? Thanks
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, definitely! I’ve even frozen the leftovers!
marcie says
I’m with you on the cream cheese thing, and you shouldn’t be embarrassed about going over the border for it — it’s worth it! This snowman cheeseball is the cutest thing ever and would be a hit at any holiday party! So creative, Ashley, and thanks for linking up my mini cheeseballs. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Marcie!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
I’ve never made a cheeseball either – one of those things I think about making every year, but still haven’t actually done it. And yes – making a cheesecake IS pricey, and what if it doesn’t turn out?! It’d be so disappointing. And that’s why I never make cheesecake! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Stacey! I love ALL things cream cheese but cheesecakes can definitely be labor intensive. This is a great easy fix! 😉
Danielle says
I have a serious obsession with cheesecake too. It’s kind of dangerous when we go eat at The Cheesecake Factory! This snowman cheese ball is too cute! What a fun idea for this time of year too!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This is SO cute! I love the decoration 🙂 Would make a lovely holiday party centerpiece 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I’m the worst at doing “cutesy” things but this is seriously SO cute!!! Love that you buy cream cheese by the case, I totally do that with butter, hahaha.
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
That has got to be one of the cutest Christmas recipes I’ve seen so far this year! Gorgeous Ashley! Not to mention so delicious!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Ah I LOVE this! Cutest dessert ever! I am gonna have to make this for our Christmas party!
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
It took me a second to process this title, but now that I see what it is I’m in love!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Mary!
Kelly says
Oh my gosh, this is the cutest cheese ball ever!!! I LOVE the adorable snowman and fun flavors! So perfect for the holidays! Haha yes to stocking up while you were in the US 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, so much easier for you than for me! Lol. I’m a little jealous…. 😉
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
This snowman is adorable!!! How clever and creative! I love this idea. I love that this is a sweet cheese ball because I love all things sweet, and you mostly see recipes for savory options. And it has a little salty too! Perfect!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, I’m not a big fan of most savory cheese balls so I had to make my own version! Thanks Sarah!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
What a fun, festive way to serve a cheese ball! So perfect for a holiday party!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jessica!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Ashley, this is the cutest cheeseball EVER!!!!!!!! LOVE!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Alice! I don’t usually do cute very well, but I’m pretty happy with the way he turned out 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This is the cutest snowman, Ashley! I love that you made a cheese ball with these fun flavors! And I’m with you on the cream cheese, I love it too. And there’s just so many ways to use it. I don’t blame you either for picking it up in the U.S….if it’s cheaper, even better! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, the more cream cheese, the better! It’s been a while since I got to the U.S. though — I might have to come visit you one day! 🙂