Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are a creamy and easy dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cream cheese, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture is well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- If desired, melt chocolate chips and dip the balls into the chocolate, then place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate is set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious no-bake cheesecake balls!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with different toppings like crushed nuts or sprinkles.
- For a lower sugar option, use sugar-free powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg