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Peppermint Cheese Ball

A unique blend of creamy and minty flavors, combined with the crunch of the coating, makes Peppermint Cheese Ball a memorable treat.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert cheese ball, lemon blueberry cheese ball, lemon cheese ball, summer cheese ball
Method No Cook/Assemble
Main Ingredient Dairy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 355kcal
Author Chantal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz cream cheese blocks
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • ½ Cup(s) Crushed Peppermints for Interior
  • 2 Cup(s) Crushed Peppermints for Exterior
  • 1 Cup(s) Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • With a hand mixer, soften the cream cheese.
  • Add powdered sugar, extract, and interior portion of crushed peppermints, then mix well.
  • Using two pieces of plastic wrap layered in a clean bowl, place the mixture into the plastic wrap, then gently shape the mixture into a ball shape.
  • Gently unwrap the ball and place it on a plate or serving platter, then cover the exposed exterior of the cheese ball in the crushed peppermints for the exterior.
  • Serve immediately or chill, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 137mg | Sugar: 40g
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