Description
Delicious mint-infused cream cheese balls coated in rich chocolate, perfect for sharing and celebrating small moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed oreos or graham crackers (optional for coating)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Roll the cream cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each cream cheese ball into the chocolate ganache, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on parchment paper.
- If desired, roll dipped balls in crushed oreos or graham crackers while the chocolate is still soft.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Try adding a splash of vanilla to the cream cheese for extra flavor. These buttons can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 button
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, mint, dessert, cream cheese