Description
An indulgent and creamy dessert that blends peanut butter and cream cheese, coated in chocolate, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Chocolate chips or melted chocolate for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed graham crackers and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Once firm, unwrap the cheeseball and coat in melted chocolate.
- Serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Experiment with different nut butters or chocolate coatings for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheesecake ball, peanut butter, dessert, easy recipe, party food