Description
Who could resist the combination of creamy cheese and rich Reese’s peanut butter? This delightful dessert is perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed Reese’s pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for rolling)
- Graham crackers or apple slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Cheese Ball: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well blended.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed Reese’s pieces until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Ball: Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Roll in Peanuts: Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and roll it in the chopped peanuts to coat the outside.
- Serve: Place the cheese ball on a serving platter with graham crackers or apple slices for dipping.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For a fun twist, consider adding a pinch of salt or a drizzle of honey to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg