Description
Patriotic Funfetti Cake Cheese Ball is a vibrant and playful treat that combines sweet cream cheese with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any festive gathering. This delightful dish is very easy to prepare and serves as an eye-catching centerpiece at barbecues or Fourth of July celebrations. Serve it with crackers or fresh fruit for an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests smiling and asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Funfetti sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Crackers or fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth using an electric mixer on low speed.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Gently fold in half of the Funfetti sprinkles, being careful not to crush them.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or log on plastic wrap, refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in remaining sprinkles and optional nuts before serving.
- Present it on a platter alongside crackers or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg