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    Home » Valentine's Day Activities and Recipes

    Valentine’s Dessert Cheese Ball

    Published: Jan 19, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Are you looking for a quick, easy and delicious dessert for Valentine's Day? Look no further. With this recipe, you can make a Valentine's Dessert Cheese Ball.

    It takes just 10 minutes of prep time to make this for your sweetheart or your guests. This no-bake dessert is a sweet and creamy treat and one of my favorite Valentine's day dessert recipes.

    Valentine dessert cheese ball with cookies and pretzels
    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽️ Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Easy no bake dessert - even kids can help to make it
    • Takes just 10 minutes to prepare - making it one of those easy desserts you'll make again and again.
    • Can serve with a variety of sweet treats for dipping


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Whipped Cream Cheese - helps give the ball a creamy texture
    • Brown Sugar - adds a deep, rich flavor
    • Powdered Sugar - gives the cream cheese sweetness
    • Valentine M&M’s - add a rich chocolate flavor. You can also use the same M&Ms to make these Valentine's Day Cookies with M&Ms.
    ingredients for valentine's dessert ball


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.

    STEP 2: Using a spoon, stir in ¼ cup of the M&Ms.

    STEP 3: Form the mixture into a ball shape.

    STEP 4: Place the ball on a tray covered in wax paper. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

    STEP 5: Remove from the refrigerator and press in Valentine M&Ms until the ball is covered.

    valentines dessert ball with m&ms

    STEP 6: Serve with cookies and pretzels and enjoy. 

    pretzel dipped in frosting and m&ms

    You can serve this on a baking sheet or a decorative tray surrounded with items for dipping

    valentines dessert cheese ball with cookies and pretzels


    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: If you don't have Valentine's M&Ms, you can always cover the ball with red and pink festive sprinkles.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store this dessert cheese ball?

    You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    What else can I serve with this sweet cheese ball?

    You can also serve it with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, oreo cookies or fresh strawberries.


    🍽️ Related Recipes

    • Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
    • Pink DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs
    • Valentine's Day Lollipops
    • Valentine's Day Cupcakes Filled with Sprinkles

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    📖 Recipe

    Valentine’s Dessert Cheese Ball

    Vicky
    Are you looking for a quick, easy and delicious dessert for Valentine's Day? Look no further. With this recipe, you can make a Valentine's Dessert Cheese Ball. It takes just 10 minutes of prep time to make this for your sweetheart or your guests.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    chill time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 387 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Whipped Cream Cheese
    • ½ Cup Butter Softened
    • 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla
    • ¾ Cup Powdered Sugar
    • 1 Cup Valentine M&M’s Divided

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
    • Stir in ¼ cup of the M&Ms.
    • Form the dough into a ball shape.
    • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
    • Remove from refrigerator and press M&Ms into the cheese ball.
    • Serve with cookies and pretzels & enjoy.

    Notes

    If you don't have Valentine's M&Ms, you can always cover the ball with red and pink festive sprinkles.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8gCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.4mg
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    1. Kushigalu says

      January 20, 2023 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      This looks gorgeous. Perfect for valentine's day

      Reply
    2. Dana Sandonato says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a cool idea, and I love that you can mix sweet and salty!

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! I am going to make it again to add to a huge Valentine's snack board.

      Reply
    4. Catherine says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:21 pm

      This is such a marvelous idea for Valentine's Day...it's so cute how you decorated it and makes a nice little treat to share.

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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