The Super Bowl is no doubt a very important event, but we all know that the appetizers are just as important as the game itself! I’m sure whether it’s a big party or a night out with the family, these Super Bowl desserts will appeal to absolutely everyone. We’ve put together nine simple recipes for you that are not only delicious, but easy to make. It’s time to sweeten up that unforgettable game day!
1. Chocolate Football Dip
This chocolate dip is perfect for any party menu. It’s rich, creamy, and goes great with crackers or fruit. And it looks absolutely amazing!
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (230 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Chocolate sprinkles for coating
- White frosting for decorating (you can use a pipe nozzle)
- Crackers, strawberries or bretzels to serve
How to prepare:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Place the mixture on a plate and shape into the shape of a soccer ball.
- Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top, pressing down to hold it in place.
- Use white icing to draw the “lacing” of the ball.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the mass set.
Classic white icing (for drawing the lacing): 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk or water, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional). Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour the glaze into a pastry bag or baggie with the corner cut off.
Tip. Try using a set of pastry nozzles to make the lines of the “lacing” of the ball thin and even.
Serve Chocolate Football Dip with crackers, salted bretzels, or fruit
2. Chiefs-Inspired Red Velvet Cookies
These soft, red cookies with a golden cream topping are a wonderful way to show your support for the team and are enjoyed by all Super Bowl fans.
Ingredients:
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate or gold sprinkles
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How to prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until you have a soft dough.
- Form small balls of dough and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let the cookies cool completely.
- For the cream, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Spread the cream over the cooled cookies and sprinkle golden sprinkles or melted white chocolate on top.
These soft, slightly moist cookies with a rich red velvet flavor are perfect with the cream topping, and they also look beautiful!
Tip. To keep the dough from sticking to your hands, try using a silicone dough rolling mat. It will make the cooking process much easier!
3. Healthy Super Bowl desserts Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip
We don’t need too much sugar, so I recommend this healthy, high protein dessert. It’s just the perfect snack. It’s balanced in flavor, delicate, creamy, with a nutty note and a slight honey sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Apple slices, celery, and bretzels to serve
How to prepare:
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon.
- Whisk everything with a whisk until smooth. To get the right consistency, use a hand mixer (here’s a great one) – it will make the dip airier and lighter!
Transfer the finished dip into a pretty cup and serve with fruit or crunchy snacks.
4. Kansas City Chiefs Dessert Nachos
This is a colorful and incredibly delicious dessert, and it just fits the Super Bowl atmosphere perfectly. Crispy tortillas turn into a sweet base for fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream, and the red and yellow sprinkles make the dish perfectly in line with the Kansas City Chiefs team.
Ingredients:
- 6 small tortilla chips
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Red and yellow sprinkles
How to prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tortillas into triangles, brush with melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle the tortillas with this mixture.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, until they are golden.
- Place the cinnamon nachos on a plate, top with sliced strawberries and pineapple.
- Pour over the chocolate syrup and top with whipped cream.
- Finish off by garnishing everything with red and yellow sprinkles.
Everyone with a sweet tooth will say “thank you!” to these crispy tortillas.
5. Gluten-Free Super Bowl desserts Chocolate Fondue
How about dipping your favorite fruits and snacks in thick, melted chocolate? This deep-flavored dark chocolate dessert with hints of vanilla and salt is good for company, and it’s gluten-free, too!
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (230 g) dark chocolate (70% cacao is best)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- Sliced bananas, strawberries, marshmallows, gluten-free cookies for dipping
How to prepare:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the cream until hot (but don’t boil!).
- Add the broken chocolate and stir until it’s completely melted.
- Add the vanilla extract and sea salt and stir until smooth.
- Transfer to a fondue bowl or leave in a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat.
Serve Gluten-Free Chocolate Fondue with fruit, marshmallow, and gluten-free cookies.
Tip. To keep the chocolate warm the whole game, try a mini fondue maker (like this one). It holds the temperature just fine.
6. No-Bake Cheesecake Football Dip
For the Super Bowl, a delicate cheesecake dip shaped like a soccer is just the thing for fans. It’s easy to make, no bake – airy, sweet and with chunks of crunchy Oreo.
Let’s try making it and appreciate the flavor!
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (230 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 10 crushed Oreos
- Chocolate sprinkles for coating
- White frosting for “lacing”
- Strawberries, graham crackers or bretzels to serve
How to prepare:
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar to a creamy consistency.
- Gently stir in the whipped cream and crushed Oreos.
- Form the mixture into an oval and shape it into a soccer ball.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and draw the lacing with white icing (in the first recipe above we wrote how to prepare it)
- Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve the dessert on a flat serving dish or cutting board. It looks spectacular and will be convenient to take to guests. Arrange the strawberries, crackers and bretzels nicely around the “soccer ball”.
7. Taylor Swift-Style Heart Cookies
These beautiful hearts are not only for the team, but also for those who support its most famous cheerleader, Taylor Swift. They are sweet, crunchy and decorated with messages.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Red and gold icing
- Edible markers for lettering
How to prepare:
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy texture.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, stir.
- Pour in the flour and salt and knead into a soft dough. Wrap in clingfilm and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut out hearts with molds.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Let cool, then decorate with red and gold icing and write messages with edible markers, such as Go Chiefs!, Love Story, Fearless.
The finished cookies are best served on a pretty white or gold platter to make their colors look even brighter.
Tip. Place the hearts in a box, tie with a ribbon, and give to a friend who loves Taylor and the Super Bowl. It’s just the perfect gift!
8. Healthy Super Bowl desserts Chocolate Avocado Brownies
These healthy brownies are just as delicious as the classic brownies, but with one healthy secret – it has avocado in it!
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- A pinch of salt
How to prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, whisk the avocado pulp until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate, honey, eggs, leavening agent and salt, mix.
- Stir in the almond flour and pour the batter into the mold.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool for 30-40 minutes.
Remove from the mold, cut into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife pre-moistened in hot water (for a perfectly smooth cut).
Tip. Use a stencil in the shape of a soccer ball or team logo and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
9. Easy Oreo Cheesecake Cups
This dessert is very easy, no baking and quick to make. A favorite at parties.
Ingredients:
- 10 crushed Oreo
- 8 oz (230 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Whipped cream and sprinkles for decoration.
You can buy ready-made whipped cream in a cylinder, but homemade whipped cream will turn out tastier, airier and without unnecessary additives.
How to make whipped cream (optional)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (at least 33-35% fat content)
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional).
Pour the cold cream into a chilled bowl. Beat with mixer on medium speed until cream begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue beating until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). Use the finished whipped cream immediately to decorate the dessert.
How to prepare the dessert base:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and whipped cream until puffy.
- Place a layer of crushed Oreo in the cups, then a layer of cream. Then repeat the layers.
- Decorate with whipped cream and sprinkles.
It is good to use transparent or glass cups for serving, so that the layers of the dessert can be clearly seen. Put a small spoon in each glass, so that the dessert looks very beautiful and refined.
Here we are, familiarizing ourselves with my 9 Easy Super Bowl Desserts.
What’s your favorite Super Bowl dessert?
Let me know in the comments!
