Almond Joy Cheese Ball

All of the flavors of the amazing candy bar, this Almond Joy cheese ball is a mix of toasted coconut and almonds with a gooey fudge center!

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Sweet Cheese Balls

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)
Cheese Board and Cutlery Set

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup toasted coconut divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1/3 cup fudge sauce prepared
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare the outside of the cheese ball

Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Spread in a 6-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted coconut chips.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Remove from the fridge and place the fudge sauce in the center of the cream cheese mixture leaving a 2-inch border.
Slowly scrape the cream cheese mixture off the parchment paper and fold over the top of the fudge sauce enclosing the fudge sauce in the center of the ball.
Wrap the cheese ball back up into the parchment paper and chill for another 10 minutes.

When ready to serve, coat the cheese ball

Sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut, toasted almonds, and mini chocolate chips on a plate. Mix to combine.
Remove the cheese ball from the fridge.
Remove the parchment paper and roll the cheese ball in the toppings to coat the outside of the ball.
Place on a platter and serve with chocolate cookies or animal crackers.
Enjoy!

Notes

It helps to use a non-stick parchment paper but if you don't have that you can use wax paper. You can also spray a little non-stick spray on the paper before you spread out the cheese ball to help get it off the paper easier.

I thought about how to get the fudge sauce into the Almond Joy cheese ball and not have a huge mess! I looked to see if anyone else has done this and I found a pecan pie cheese ball that was similar. Holly layered hers with a method I figured I could modify a bit to get the fudge sauce in the center.

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