Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that combines creamy peanut butter, smooth cream cheese, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs, all dipped in rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for quick snacks or dessert, these bite-sized balls require no baking and only simple chilling steps.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and well combined. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs, and continue mixing until fully incorporated and a dough-like consistency forms.
- Shape the Balls: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter cheesecake balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Balls: Once the cheesecake balls are chilled, dip each ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, ensuring they are fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Return the chocolate-covered peanut butter cheesecake balls to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Serve: Once the chocolate is firm, your No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are ready to enjoy! These bite-sized treats make a perfect snack or dessert for peanut butter and chocolate lovers!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for better mixing and smoother texture.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Be careful not to overheat chocolate when melting to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
