Description
Make delicious No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls with this easy recipe. This no-bake dessert combines creamy peanut butter and cheesecake filling into perfect bite-sized balls, ideal for any occasion. They are simple to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed peanuts (optional for coating)
- ½ cup additional chocolate chips (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peanut butter. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is shaped into balls.
- Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt the additional chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each firm cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate to coat. Return them to the parchment paper.
- Optionally, roll the chocolate-coated balls in crushed peanuts.
- Return the dipped balls to the fridge for another 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow sufficient chilling time for the balls to hold their shape.
- Experiment with different add-ins like nuts or other chocolate chips.
- Melt chocolate carefully to avoid overheating.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- These balls can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 balls
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Not specified