Description
Rich, creamy peanut butter cheesecake balls coated in chocolate or rolled in toppings—an easy no-bake treat perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup melted chocolate (optional for dipping)
- Crushed peanuts, sprinkles, or more graham crumbs for coating (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs until a thick dough forms.
- Refrigerate mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- If dipping in chocolate, coat each ball and place on parchment to set.
- Alternatively, roll in crushed peanuts, sprinkles, or crumbs.
- Chill at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter only if well-stirred—texture may vary.
- Freeze for 10 minutes before dipping to prevent melting.
- Store refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
- Add mini chocolate chips to the dough for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American