This Red Velvet Cheese Ball is the ultimate dip for red velvet lovers! This sweet version of a cheese ball will have you going back for more!
I love an easy dessert! Just like this Red Velvet Cheese Ball, this Dump Cake Recipe is also made from a cake mix and done in a flash. And this Oatmeal Cake may not be made from a mix, but it’s so easy that it won’t matter!
This Red Velvet Cheese Ball is a fun, easy dessert that combines the flavors or red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting into one sweet, sharable treat. Made with red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, butter, and mini chocolate chips, it’s a no-bake dessert that is perfect for serving with cookies or graham crackers.
I love a good dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t take much work, and this one definitely fits the bill. It is perfect for so many holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or even Halloween! It’s also perfect for any gathering where you want something a little bit different.
When the idea to make this first popped into my mine, I knew it was something I needed to try. I had seen another dessert cheese ball, but being the red velvet lover that I am, I knew I needed to try a red velvet version.
But I looked and looked and looked some more, and nowhere online could I find another red velvet cheese ball. Usually, when I come up with an idea that I can’t find anywhere online, it’s because it’s not a good idea. Believe me – I’ve tried more than one thing before that I thought was originally a brilliant, original idea – only to learn my lesson. If you can’t find something online, most of the time it’s because it doesn’t work.
But this idea, it worked – as well as I was hoping for.
I’ve made this so many times now, and every time it disappears. It’s always a hit of the party!
Ingredients:
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature, for a smooth, creamy base.
- Butter: Softened butter helps create a rich texture.
- Red Velvet Cake Mix: This provides the red velvet flavor and color. You’ll only use part of the recipe, so save the rest for another recipe.
- Powdered Sugar: This adds sweetness and gives the cheese ball a smooth texture.
- Brown Sugar: This just adds more sweetness and flavor.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: These coat the outside of the cheese ball, giving you a bit of chocolate in every bite.
- Cookies and Crackers for Serving: Vanilla wafers and graham crackers are both great choices for dipping.
Important food-safety note: Raw flour in cake mix can contain harmful bacteria. If you are concerned about this, you can heat treat the mix before using. To do this, you can microwave the cake mix to 160ºF before using.
How to Make a Red Velvet Cheese Ball
1: Beat the cream cheese and butter.
Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Starting with room temperature ingredients helps to prevent lumps.
2: Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Add the red velvet cake mix, powdered sugar, and brown sugar. Beat this all together until it is evenly combined.
3: Shape and chill.
Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to handle.
4: Add the chocolate chips.
Place the mini chocolate chips in a shallow bowl or plate. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and gently roll it in the chocolate chips until coated.
5: Serve.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and surround it with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or your choice of sweet dippers.
Tips and Tricks
- Soften the cream cheese and butter first. This helps everything to mix together smoothly.
- Chill before coating. It gets way too messy if the cheese ball isn’t chilled, and the ball won’t hold its shape.
- Use mini chocolate chips. They are easier to coat the ball and easier to eat than regular size chocolate chips.
- Make it festive. Depending on the occasion, you can use holiday sprinkles mixed in with the mini chocolate chips.
- Plan ahead. Make sure you allow enough time for chilling.
And if you love this idea, you can also try my Cannoli Cheese Ball or my S’mores Cheese Ball!
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Red Velvet Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups red velvet cake mix dry
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- assorted cookies and crackers
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in the red velvet cake mix, the powdered sugar and the brown sugar. Beat until smooth and combined.8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups red velvet cake mix, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Turn the mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap up into a ball and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Put the chocolate chips on a plate or in a shallow dish. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap. Roll in the chocolate chips. (This might get messy!) Place on a serving plate and serve with cookies or graham crackers.1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, assorted cookies and crackers
Heather says
I made this for Valentine’s Day, spilt into two balls. The party had more desserts and I didn’t want a huge one, the second one was a big hit at work the next day….here’s my challenge….how can I do it for St. Patrick’s day??
Deborah says
Ooooh, that would be fun! You’d have to use food coloring, but you could always use a white cake mix?? I might need to play with this one!
Heather @Bostongirlbakes says
What a great idea! I’m glad to know I’m not the only looking up something to see if it’s already been done online 🙂 Looks tasty!
Autumn says
This tasted just like what i thought it would. SO delicious and ate way too much before I even put it out for everyone!
* also, your video ads make this site SUUPER slow
Beth says
Ok, when I’m looking for recipes I never leave comments but I can’t help it. I am speechless about this cheese ball. I am going to a gathering where we are suppose to bring a dish that we have never made. (Scary) This is the one!!!!!! I can’t wait to see it in person and taste the amazingness! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Deborah says
I hope you love it!! It is one of the most loved recipes here on my site, so I think you’ve chosen a winner!
jill says
I just made my cheeseball for bunco. Can’t wait to eat it. My daughter just licked the bowls and spoons and gave two thumbs up! Just curious what you think about freezing another one with the rest of my ingredients. I hate the half a bag of cake mix. lol
Deborah says
You know, I haven’t tried freezing it. I’m sure it would freeze well – it might get a little messier as it melts, but I’m sure it would still taste great!
Ashley says
Hello! I saw this and had to try it! Oh my its delicious. I thougt i would share a tip i tried that worked really well. I put some of the mini chocolate chips in the bottom of a gallon size ziploc bag and tossed in the cheeseball, after it had chilled of course, and added some more chocolate chips on top for good measure and it worked great at getting the cheeseball coated and not getting sticky stained red fingers. Although i did miss out on the finger licking tastiness! Also i found a box of lemon wafers. Just like vanilla wafers only lemony flavored, those are so tasty with this as well. I plan on serving this to kids too so i also picked up some animal cookies for the littles to use. Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Deborah says
Great idea! Thanks for the tip!
mkp says
I have made this recipe several times… Always the first dish to go. I have made it in the form of a football for a party, using white chocolate chips as the laces. Tonight, I made it in the form of a Bat for a Halloween party. The eyes/ears/nose/mouth & wings are outlined in white chocolate chips and the body in mini chocolate chips.
Good luck… your desert/appetizer is sure to be a hit!
Kristine says
Has anyone tried a gluten free cake mix? Any tips?
Kristine says
Just a follow up: I subbed a gluten free devils food cake mix for the red velvet and it was awesome. My celiac friend was extremely grateful (ate it with a spoon) and the remaining party goers had no idea it was gluten free.
Shirley says
I made this red velvet dip for my daughter’s baby shower, it was a great success. The only thing I changed was the cake mix, I used already baked red velvet cookies. I processed the cookies into crumbs and mixed it into the rest of the ingredients. A great alternative to raw flour.
Deborah says
What a great idea! I need to try it!
Sandy says
I had this at a party and loved it so much, I googled the recipe! I’m making it today to bring to our Christmas eve family party. Thanks!
LaurenK says
What kind of chocolate chips are best? white, semi-sweet, milk chocolate or dark??
Deborah says
I used mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Although I have heard of others using white and liking it as well.
LaurenK says
thank you so much!!
Dulce says
We don’t have Red Velvet cakes around here. It looks like we’re missing something!!
About the ideias you don’t find online… well, someone has to have them, and publish them! Why not you?! =)
Infact, i thank you a lot, and whoever posted this on Pinterest, ’cause that gave another idea… Hope i get there. i’m not so good with cakes… but that one rings! =)
Tara Arnold says
A lady in my Sunday school class brought this last year to our Sunday school Christmas brunch. it was so good but she wouldnt give me the recipe so i googled it and found yours. got to try to make this.
Deborah says
I’m so glad you found it, and that you liked it enough to come searching for it! 🙂
SarSarah says
Did you use light or dark brown sugar
Deborah says
I used light brown sugar.
Fayeza says
Absolutely brilliant!!! So simple and so A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Holly Savage says
Made this for a “Happy Hysterectomy” Party…it was a hit! Delicious and fit the invite’s instructions of bring red food! Thanks for the recipe. I had a thought…ne could in theory substitute any flavor of cake mix…like Duncan Hines Deluxe Carrot Cake mix…mmm can’t wait to try that!