Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are a creamy and delightful treat combining smooth cream cheese, rich peanut butter, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Coated optionally in melted chocolate, they make for easy, bite-sized desserts perfect for any occasion without requiring baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Balls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
Chocolate Coating (Optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base.
- Incorporate Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until fully mixed; the mixture should be thick yet pliable, making it easy to roll into balls.
- Form the Balls: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Place the tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and hold their shape.
- Melt the Chocolate (If Using): Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Cheesecake Balls: Dip each chilled cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating, then return them to the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill to Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the coated balls for at least 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits for a slightly different flavor.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit chocolate coating to avoid cross-contamination.
- Store the cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- If you prefer a sweeter treat, add more powdered sugar incrementally to suit taste.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugars or oils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
