Dessert Cheese Ball

4.67 from 3 votes

This Dessert Cheese Ball (brownie batter dip) is a no-bake dessert “cheeseball” perfect for an easy dessert or to serve when entertaining.

Prep Time20

Chilling Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dessert Cheese Ball

Servings: when served as a dessert to share

Cost: $4.91

It’s important that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature. Leave cold ingredients out for 45 minutes to an hour, or use some of these tricks to bring them to room temperature quicker. Do not melt either; soften in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed.
In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and butter until completely smooth. Add in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and dry brownie mix (see note 1). Mix until completely smooth.
Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and the toffee bits. Mix until incorporated. The mixture will be fairly soft/wet/sticky, but don’t worry; it firms up a lot during the chilling process!
Spread out a very large piece of plastic wrap. Using a spatula, scrape and scoop all the mixture into a ball on top of the plastic wrap. Wrap around the dessert ball, form into a ball, and place in the fridge to chill for 3–4 hours or until completely firm.
Spread 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips on a large plate. Unwrap the cheesecake ball and put on top of the chocolate chips. Use the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips to coat all the rest of the cheesecake ball.
Serve with dippers of your choice.

Note 1: Brownie mix contains “raw” flour. If you are concerned about this, I recommend heat treating the brownie mix:

Heat treat in the microwave: Add brownie mix to a heat-safe bowl. Microwave on high in bursts of 30 seconds, stirring between each burst. Take your time, stirring well to make sure none of the flour burns. Use a thermometer to test the flour in a few places to make sure it has reached 165°F throughout all the flour.
Heat treat in the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large sheet pan (with sides) with a nonstick liner or parchment paper. Spread the brownie mix on the pan. Bake the brownie mix, removing and stirring it every 1 and 1/2 minutes. Every time you remove the brownie mix, test it with the thermometer. As soon as it reaches 165°F, it’s safe to use.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.