Description
Creamy, bite‑sized cheesecake balls bursting with rich peanut butter flavor—no oven needed and perfect for snacking or parties.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½–1 cup coating (graham cracker crumbs, crushed cookies, or chopped peanuts)
- Optional mix‑ins/toppings: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in any mix‑ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts, if using.
- Scoop tablespoon‑sized portions and roll into balls between your palms.
- Roll each ball in your choice of coating until evenly covered.
- Place on a parchment‑lined tray and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.
Notes
- Make‑ahead: Prepare a day ahead and keep chilled until serving.
- Freezer‑friendly: Freeze on a tray initially, then transfer to a storage bag for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Texture: Use crunchy peanut butter for added bite.
- Coating swap: Dip in melted chocolate instead of rolling in crumbs for a fudgy finish.
- Gluten‑free: Use gluten‑free crumbs or cookies for coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: approx. 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
