Football-Shaped Cheeseball Dessert – Perfect for Game Day Treats

Score big at your next football party with this Football-Shaped Cheeseball Dessert! Sweet, creamy, and fun to make, this treat is sure to be the MVP of your snack table. Kids and adults alike will love its rich cream cheese base, chocolate chip coating, and adorable football detailing. Plus, it’s as much fun to make as it is to eat.

If you’re planning a football-themed party, don’t stop with just this cheeseball! There are plenty of fun and festive football treats you can serve alongside it. Think football-shaped Oreo cookies, football taco bites, or even football marshmallow pops that fit the theme. . These treats make it easy to create a themed snack table that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.

Why You’ll Love This Football Cheeseball

• Fun for All Ages: Kids love helping shape the football, and adults will enjoy the sweet, creamy flavor.
• Eye-Catching Presentation: It’s a conversation starter at any football watch party or Super Bowl celebration.
• Versatile: Works as a dessert, snack, or party centerpiece.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 bag mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Small amount of white chocolate chips (for decorating)

How to make a Football-Shaped Dessert Cheeseball

In a mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.

Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.

Scoop the mixture onto wax paper and use the paper to mold into a football shape.

Spread several chocolate chips on another large piece of wax paper. Place the molded football onto the chocolate chips. Wrap the wax paper up around the cheeseball, pressing the chips onto the sides. Roll it over and repeat to coat the entire football.

Use white chocolate chips to create the laces and any additional football details.

Serve with fruit, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers.

Variations

• Chocolate Lovers: Use dark chocolate chips for coating instead of semi-sweet.
• Peanut Butter Twist: Add 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter to the mix for a nutty flavor.
• Mini Footballs: Make smaller, bite-sized cheeseballs for individual servings.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can prepare the cheeseball up to 24 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Q: Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mini?
A: Mini chocolate chips work best for coating, but you can chop larger chips if needed.

Q: Can I freeze the cheeseball?
A: Freezing is possible, but the texture may slightly change. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your football cheeseball with:

• Fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, apple slices)
• Vanilla wafers
• Graham crackers

It’s a sweet, creamy, and playful way to celebrate football season!

Sweet Treats to Serve With It

(Perfect for linking dessert posts)

• Football Sugar Cookies – Decorated with icing or simple chocolate details
• Football Brownies – Easy to grab during the game
• Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods – Great sweet-and-salty option
• Rice Krispie Treat Footballs – Kid-friendly and nostalgic
• Football Brownies

Drinks to Serve With

• Hot Chocolate Bar – Here’s some Snow Hot Chocolate
• Chocolate Milk for Kids
• Game Day Punch or Lemonade

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Serving Size

This will probably serve 10-12 people – you can double it, if needed.