Description
Creamy, indulgent No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls deliver a delightful blend of rich flavors and smooth textures. Chocolate-drizzled and easy to prepare, these bite-sized treats promise a quick dessert solution that satisfies sweet cravings in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips (for coating)
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Optional Coating Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety consistency. Incorporate graham cracker crumbs and optional mini chocolate chips, folding gently to distribute evenly.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the mixture into compact spheres approximately one inch in diameter. Arrange these delicate orbs onto a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator, allowing the spheres to solidify and maintain their structural integrity for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gradually melting chocolate chips, utilizing microwave technique in brief 30-second intervals. Stir between each heating cycle to ensure smooth transformation. Optional coconut oil can be added for enhanced glossiness.
- Extract the chilled spheres and methodically immerse each one into the molten chocolate, rotating carefully to achieve complete coverage. Delicately remove excess chocolate by tapping against the bowl’s edge.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed spheres to the refrigeration unit, permitting the coating to set completely for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once chocolate has hardened, these decadent morsels are ready to be savored. Preserve any remaining treats within the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar to suit different taste preferences.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version without compromising rich flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened to create smooth, lump-free mixture for easy rolling.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg