Reese's Cheese Ball
A fun and delicious dessert that combines creamy cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate for the perfect snack or party treat.
Ingredients
For the Cheese Ball
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's very soft for easier mixing.
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar Feel free to reduce for less sweetness.
- ¼ cup brown sugar Can be reduced if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed peanut butter cups (optional) Add for extra flavor.
For Coating
- ¼ cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peanut butter cups
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the mini Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups (if using) until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Coating
- In a shallow dish, combine the mini Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups.
- Remove the chilled cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
- Roll the cheese ball in the coating mixture until evenly covered.
- Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate.
- Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Try using almond butter or different toppings for a variation.