Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are rich, creamy, and irresistibly easy to make. Blending smooth peanut butter with cream cheese and a touch of sweetness, these bite-sized treats are coated in chocolate or rolled in toppings like nuts or sprinkles. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a quick dessert fix—no oven required!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or cookies (optional for texture)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- Optional toppings: crushed peanuts, sea salt, sprinkles, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until thick and well combined.
- Stir in crushed graham crackers or cookies if using.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm it up.
- Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle each ball with melted chocolate and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Chill until the chocolate sets, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Avoid natural peanut butter—it’s too oily for this recipe.
- For variety, roll in cocoa powder, coconut, or chopped nuts instead of chocolate.
- To smooth out the chocolate, add 1 tsp coconut oil or butter when melting.
- Great for make-ahead: store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
