Reese's Cheese Ball: Peanut Butter Bliss Dessert Recipe
This Reese’s Cheese Ball recipe is a peanut butter lover’s dream come true! With a creamy, no-bake base loaded with Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups, it’s the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat. Perfect for any gathering or celebration, serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices for the perfect balance of flavors. Quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress, this indulgent dessert is sure to be the hit of your next party!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cups (optional)
For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- In a shallow dish, combine the coating ingredients: mini Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the coating mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Pair with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices for the perfect dippers!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this cheese ball up to 2 days in advance, but wait to roll it in the coating until just before serving.
- Freezing: The cheese ball can be frozen without the coating for up to 1 month. Thaw before rolling in the coating.
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter, and use M&M’s or mini chocolate chips instead of Reese’s Pieces.
