No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are a delightful, creamy treat combining smooth cream cheese, rich peanut butter, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs, all coated in a luscious layer of melted chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or party snack, they require no baking and are easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cheesecake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Coating
- 1½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is fully blended. Finally, fold in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture holds together firmly and can be easily rolled into balls.
- Form the Balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll each into a smooth ball with your hands. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut oil or butter (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals and stirring until smooth, or melt using a double boiler. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, letting the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate has fully set. Store the finished cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture.
- Be sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Coconut oil helps the chocolate coating set with a nice shine but is optional.
- These cheesecake balls can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.
- For variations, try different types of chocolate (white, milk) or adding crushed nuts to the coating.
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