Reese’s Cheese Ball: Indulge in Peanut Butter Bliss! Recipe
This Reese’s Cheese Ball recipe is a delightful and indulgent peanut butter treat, perfect for parties or a sweet snack. Creamy peanut butter and smooth cream cheese are blended together with powdered sugar and vanilla, then studded with mini chocolate chips and coated in crunchy chopped peanuts, creating a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty flavors. Serve it with graham crackers or apple slices for an irresistible peanut butter bliss experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Coating
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Serving Suggestions
- Graham crackers or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined to create a creamy, uniform mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them.
- Chill the mixture: Shape the mixture into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up and develop flavors.
- Coat with chopped peanuts: Remove the chilled cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the chopped peanuts until it is fully coated, adding a crunchy outer texture.
- Serve: Place the cheese ball on a serving platter and offer graham crackers or apple slices as dippers for an easy and delicious treat.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer extra texture inside.
- Chilling overnight intensifies flavor and firmness.
- Store any leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
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