Description
Delightful no-bake peanut butter cheesecake balls combine creamy peanut butter and cream cheese with graham cracker crunch and mini chocolate chips, all coated in melted chocolate for a perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Crunch & Mix-ins
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or cookies
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Coating
- Melted chocolate for dipping (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully combined with no lumps.
- Add the Crunch: Stir the crushed graham crackers and mini chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture until evenly distributed, ensuring the filling has a delightful texture contrast.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. This size makes them perfect bite-sized treats.
- Chill: Arrange the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step firms up the balls and makes them easier to dip in chocolate.
- Dip in Chocolate: Once chilled, carefully dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Ensure each ball is evenly coated with chocolate for a delicious outer shell.
- Set and Serve: Place the dipped balls back on parchment paper and allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Serve chilled once the chocolate is firm.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Graham crackers can be substituted with crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit the chocolate chips if necessary.
- Store the cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For quicker chocolate setting, place the dipped balls in the freezer for 10 minutes.
