This football cheese ball is a fun and delicious sweet treat, combining the rich flavor of cookies and cream. It’s easy to make and perfect for the big game, ensuring everyone will enjoy it while cheering on their favorite team!
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Football Shaped Cheese Ball
Game day is always a great excuse to get together with friends and put on a party. Super Bowl party, anyone? But there isn’t a party without a party spread, right? A great mix of savory and sweet is the best way to go. For sweets, get in the spirit with this “football cheese ball”!
This yummy recipe is the essence of cookies and cream. Made with cream cheese, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips, this dessert will get your guests (adults AND kids) excited for the big game!
Ingredients to Gather
For this grid-iron-themed cheese ball, you will need:
- cream cheese
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- vanilla
- miniature chocolate chips
- white chocolate chips
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make the Football Cheese Ball
It’s way easier than it may look so let’s get to it!
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Place the mixture onto a long piece of plastic wrap. Fold one end over to cover.
- Use the plastic wrap to sculpt the mixture into a football shape. Transfer to a plate and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare to serve. Take the football shape and roll it into the miniature chocolate chips. Do this by adding a layer of chips to the bottom of a large plate or platter and setting the cheese ball onto the chips. Add more chips and press into the sides and tops until football is completely covered.
- Arrange the white chocolate chips on the cheese ball to make the football laces.
- Serve and enjoy!
Football Cheese Ball Tips and FAQs
As you can see, I used nilla wafers and pretzels use whatever you’d like.
Yes! Making the cheese ball the night before is best but it can be made up to 3 days in advance. Don’t roll it in the chocolate chips or decorate it until you’re ready to serve.
Of course! Show your team spirit. See the “Want to Change it Up” section below.
Yes, you can. To freeze, leave the cheese ball undecorated. Wrap the cheese ball in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 4 weeks. When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Decorate and serve!
You can, but I wouldn’t. The low-fat and fat-free versions make it much harder to shape and retain its shape.
Want to Change it Up?
If you want to change these up, you can swap your dippers. For an all-sweet dish, swap out the pretzels for graham crackers. You could also make the football different colors by using white chocolate chips to cover the football and milk chocolate chips for the laces. Then, use sprinkles to decorate with your favorite team colors!
More Game Day Recipes
Football Cheese Ball
Equipment
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounce package miniature chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Place the mixture on a long piece of plastic wrap and fold one end over to cover.
- Use the plastic wrap to mold the mixture into a football shape. Transfer to a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare to serve. Take the football shape and roll it into the miniature chocolate chips. Do this by adding a layer of chips to the bottom of a large plate or platter and setting the cheese ball onto the chips. Add more chips, pressing into the sides and top until football is completely covered.*12 ounce package miniature chocolate chips
- Arrange the white chocolate chips on the cheese ball to make the football laces.1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
