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Love German chocolate cake? Especially that sticky coconut frosting? This German Chocolate Cake Cheese Ball is way easier than cake but just as delicious! ohsweetbasil.com
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German Chocolate Cake Cheese Ball

Love German chocolate cake? Especially that sticky coconut frosting? This German Chocolate Cake Cheese Ball is way easier than cake but just as delicious!
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: 30+ Easy Dip Recipes You Can't Stop Eating
Keyword: cheese ball, chocolate, coconut, dessert, frosting, german chocolate
Servings: 8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Brick Cream Cheese 8oz, softened
  • 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

For the Frosting

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    1 Brick Cream Cheese
  • Add the powdered sugar, cocoa and salt and beat again.
    3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Cocoa, Pinch Salt
  • In a small, microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and melt at 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
    1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Add to the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  • Lay out a piece of saran wrap, using a spatula to form the mixture into a ball shape, place it on the plastic and wrap tightly, forming into a solid ball.
  • Place in the fridge overnight (shaping as needed) or the freezer for 1 hour, reshape and again for another 3 hours until firm.
  • Top with frosting and chill in the fridge until company arrives, setting it out 15 minutes before you eat it.
  • For the frosting
  • In a saucepan, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
    3/4 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 XL Egg Yolk or see note for using a large egg, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Allow to cook for 5 minutes without coming to a boil.
  • Turn the heat to medium low and while stirring, cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until very thick.
  • Stir in the coconut and nuts.
    3/4 Cup Shredded Coconut, 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
  • Remove from heat to a bowl, cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top the cheese ball.

Notes

Use 1 large egg yolk and then in a small bowl add a second egg yolk and whisk then pour out half.
Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg