6-7 Cheeseball

There’s no denying the 6-7 joke has taken over kids and teens lately (even the dictionary word of the year got in on it), so we decided to lean into the humor and make a 6-7 Cheeseball for the holidays. It’s still a sweet, simple, and surprisingly delicious cheeseball.

The best part? It’s covered in number sprinkles, with only the 6s and 7s making the cut.

Make This Cheeseball for a Laugh

Let’s be honest – this 6-7 Cheeseball isn’t just dessert; it’s chaos disguised as a snack.

• Make this cheeseball to get on your kids’ nerves when they won’t stop saying the joke.
• Make it to crack up the school front office when you drop it off for the teacher potluck.
• Make it to confuse your in-laws who politely ask, “Why are there numbers on it?”
• Or make it just because you can. It’s sweet, it’s ridiculous, and it’s guaranteed to make someone laugh before they even take a bite.

Kids are probably gonna groan, which is pretty much my favorite part. Whether you’re hosting a class party, family holiday get-together, or just want to join in on the trend, this dessert-style cheeseball is a fun little addition to the snack table.

Dessert Cheeseball Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• number sprinkles
• graham crackers, pretzels, or Nilla wafer cookies for serving

• You will need to get these number sprinkles. I found them on Amazon. There were plenty to do with the outdoor decorations for 6-7, but if you want to keep the inside the same, you will need two jars.

6-7 Cheeseball Meme-Inspired Dessert Dip

Separate the 6s and 7s from the number sprinkles and set them aside.

In a large bowl, add cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.

Fold in about half of the remaining number of sprinkles (not including your saved 6s and 7s).

Transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly to form a ball and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up.

When ready to serve, unwrap and place on a platter. Smooth the surface with a butter knife since there’s nothing to roll it in.

Gently press the 6 and 7 sprinkles onto the surface. (Tweezers help keep it tidy and your fingers clean!)

Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or Nilla wafers for dipping.

Makes about 3 cups.

Tips & Notes

• Sweet and simple: This is a no-roll cheeseball, so don’t worry if it looks rustic. A quick knife-smoothing makes it picture-perfect.
• Tweezers make it easy: Using small tweezers or a pair of kitchen tongs helps place the sprinkles neatly without smudging the surface.
• Serving idea: Pair it with cookies and crackers. I like pretzels, Nilla wafers, and graham crackers.
• Make-ahead friendly: The cheeseball can chill overnight, just add the 6-7 decorations before serving so they don’t bleed color. Because cream-cheese based dips can harden a bit in the fridge, you will need to push the sprinkles slightly into the ball to hold.

More Sweet Cheeseballs to Try

If this 6-7 Cheeseball gave you a laugh, you’ll probably love a few of my other sweet dips too. Each one has that same creamy, spreadable base perfect for holidays, parties, or when you just need something easy and sweet.

• Birthday Cake Cheeseball: Full of color and sprinkles, this one tastes like pure celebration in every bite.
• Cherry Cream Cheese Log: Old-school, creamy, and topped with sweet cherries, a total nostalgic favorite for holiday trays.
• Peanut Butter Cheeseball: Dessert meets snack-time in this peanut buttery, crowd-pleasing version.
• Chocolate Chip Cheeseball: Cookie dough lovers, this one’s for you. Do mini chocolate chips ever go out of style for dessert??