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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls

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🥜 Experience the perfect balance of creamy cheesecake and rich peanut butter in these bite-sized treats

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites

Ingredients

– Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese for the creamy base

– 1 cup natural peanut butter with honey for nutty flavor and texture

– 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate for the chocolate coating

– Half a tablespoon vanilla extract for boosting overall taste

– Half a cup crushed honey roasted peanuts for crunch on top

Instructions

1-Alright, let’s get our hands dirty or should I say, creamy? Preparing these Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls is as fun as it is simple, with the whole process taking just about 5 minutes for assembly, plus some chilling time. Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to make things easy and mess-free. This no-bake dessert is ideal for busy folks like you, whether you’re a student cramming for exams or a parent juggling after-school activities.

2-Next, whip the two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and 1 cup of natural peanut butter with honey together until they’re super smooth think of it as giving your arm a little workout. Scoop out 2-tablespoon-sized balls (that’s about 30 ml each) and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Pop those in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until they’re firm enough to handle without turning into a gooey mess.

3-While the balls are chilling, melt the 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate using a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring constantly for that silky smoothness. Once melted, dip each frozen ball into the chocolate, shake off the excess, and quickly top with the half a cup of crushed honey roasted peanuts for that irresistible crunch. Finally, put them back on the parchment and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. This step-by-step approach makes it a breeze, and if you’re looking for more dessert ideas, check out our chocolate chip cheesecake bars for another easy treat.

4-First Step: Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for easy mixing.

5-Second Step: Combine and whip the cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6-Third Step: Scoop and shape the mixture into balls on parchment paper.

7-Fourth Step: Freeze the balls for firmness.

8-Fifth Step: Melt the chocolate and dip the balls, then add the peanut topping.

9-Final Step: Refrigerate and enjoy your rich, creamy, and chocolatey bites.

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Notes

🥜 For the smoothest texture, make sure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before mixing

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Freezing Time: 1-2 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Dairy and Nuts

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg