Description
This Mardi Gras Cheese Ball is a fun and festive sweet dip inspired by the flavors of a King Cake! Made with cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla wafers, and pecans, this deliciously creamy cheese ball is coated in purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar for a perfect Mardi Gras dessert centerpiece. Serve it with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or pretzels for a party-ready treat that will wow your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Cheese Ball:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup pecans (finely chopped)
For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup purple sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup green sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup yellow sanding sugar
For Serving:
- Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or pretzels
Instructions
Make the Cheese Ball:
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in crushed vanilla wafers and chopped pecans for texture.
Chill:
- Shape the mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Coat the Cheese Ball:
- Once firm, roll the cheese ball in purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar to resemble a King Cake.
Serve:
- Place on a serving plate and serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or pretzels.
- Enjoy this sweet, creamy, and crunchy Mardi Gras dessert!
Notes
- For extra flavor and crunch, add mini chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate to the cheese ball mixture.
- Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert, Party Food
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mardi Gras, Southern
