Description
A delicious and creamy dessert cheese ball inspired by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
- Graham crackers or pretzels for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in crushed peanuts to coat.
- Serve with graham crackers or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use creamy peanut butter.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add more chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg