Triple-Chocolate Ball
From Great Balls of Cheese [1] by Michelle Buffardi
Notes
Adding espresso powder to chocolate makes it richer (but not coffee-flavored), but if you leave it out, this dessert will still be chocolaty and decadent.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
1 cup mixed chocolate and white chocolate chips, for coating
Chocolate cookies or vanilla wafer cookies, for serving
Directions
- In a double boiler or a glass bowl set over simmering water, melt the semisweet chocolate and unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally. When it's smooth, remove it from the water, and add the sugar. Stir until combined, and let cool, about 15 minutes.
- Using a stand mixer or a bowl and a spatula, blend the chocolate mixture, cream cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, if using. Form the mixture into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in the chocolate chips to coat. Serve with chocolate cookies or vanilla wafers.
Information
- Category
- Desserts, Chocolate
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 15-20 servings
- Total Time
- 2 hours, 19 minutes, 59 seconds