White Chocolate Cheese Ball

By: Katerina Petrovska | Diethood

Serves 10 to 14

Prep time: 10 mins

Total time: 10 mins

1 package (8 ounces) Dutch Farms Cream Cheese, room temperature (You can use either, the Original Cream Cheese or ⅓ Less Fat Cream Cheese – Fat Free Cream Cheese does not hold up very well.)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼-cup powdered sugar
¾-cup white chocolate chips, melted
1-1/4 cup chopped nuts, divided (I used walnuts, but you can use whatever nuts you like)
graham crackers
cookies
assorted fruits

DIRECTIONS:

Line a plate with a long piece of plastic wrap and set aside.
In your mixer’s bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar and powdered sugar; beat until creamy and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
*Add melted chocolateand ¼-cup chopped walnuts; continue to beat until thoroughly incorporated. (see NOTES for melting white chocolate)
Using a rubber spatula, scrape out the mixture and transfer it to the previously prepared plate lined with plastic wrap.
Working with the plastic wrap, wrap and shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball. (see NOTES)
Place the cheeseball in the freezer for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until cold and firm, but NOT frozen.
Put the remaining chopped nuts on a plate.
Remove the cheese ball from the freezer and carefully unwrap.
Roll the cheeseball in the chopped nuts.
Place on a serving plate and serve with graham crackers, cookies, fruits, etc.
NOTES*Best method to melt white chocolate chips is to place them in a microwave-safe bowl, mix in a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and microwave on HIGH for 40 seconds. Remove and stir until completely melted.
**You can continue shaping the ball while it’s in the freezer; about every 45 minutes.