Description
This Reese’s Cheese Ball is a no-bake dessert made with peanut butter, cream cheese, and coated in mini Reese’s candies, offering a sweet and salty treat perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces or chopped mini Reese’s cups (for coating)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in mini Reese’s candies or chopped Reese’s cups, pressing gently to adhere.
- Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
- Can be made up to 2 days in advance; add candy coating just before serving.
- To make it less sweet, reduce powdered sugar or use dark chocolate chips.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
