Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are bite-sized creamy treats combining smooth cream cheese and peanut butter with a graham cracker crust. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert without any baking, they are chilled to set and can be customized with chocolate or crushed peanuts for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for rolling)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until you get a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring they are fully combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the mixture and mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Optional Add-ins: Fold in the graham cracker crumbs along with optional mini chocolate chips or crushed peanuts. Mix until the dough sticks together and can be formed into balls.
- Form the Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Then roll each ball in extra graham cracker crumbs to coat evenly.
- Chill to Set: Arrange the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
- Serve and Store: Serve the cheesecake balls chilled. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For an extra special touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the balls or dip them fully in chocolate before chilling.
- Using crunchy peanut butter adds a nice texture variation to the bites.
