Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are the perfect bite-sized treat for any dessert lover. Creamy peanut butter and tangy cream cheese come together in a smooth, sweet filling, coated in white chocolate and topped with a drizzle of rich dark chocolate. Perfect for quick breakfast indulgence, easy dinner desserts, healthy snack alternatives, or creative food ideas. This easy recipe is no-fuss, freezer-friendly, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, making it one of your go-to breakfast ideas or dinner ideas when you need something sweet but simple.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (divided use)
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed peanuts or extra graham cracker crumbs for topping
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.
3. Fold in 1/2 cup of graham cracker crumbs.
4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Roll into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Melt white chocolate chips and dip each ball using a fork. Tap off excess.
7. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or extra graham crumbs while chocolate is still wet.
8. Chill balls in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until the coating is set.
9. Melt semisweet chocolate and drizzle over chilled balls.
10. Let set again for a few minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
Use a fork or dipping tool to coat balls easily in melted chocolate.
These freeze well—just thaw before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg