Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

A peanut butter ball with chocolate chips on it

This cheese ball recipe is made with peanut butter and chocolate chips for a sweet twist on cheese balls! Such a fun snack to serve to party guests.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Freeze 2 30

Total Time 2 40

Servings servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
Graham cracker sticks, teddy grahams, apple slices, Nilla wafers, for dipping

Instructions

Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined and creamy.
Spoon into the center of a large piece of plastic wrap. Bring up all four corners to cover the mound of peanut butter and twist tightly to form a ball. Freeze for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the cheese ball is firm enough to keep its shape.
Place peanut butter and chocolate chips on a plate. Remove the plastic wrap from the ball and roll it into the chocolate and peanut butter chips to completely cover, pressing them lightly into the cheese ball to make sure they stick.
Place the ball on a serving dish or plate and cover. Place back in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until as firm as you'd like.
Serve with graham cracker sticks, teddy grahams, Nilla wafers, or apple slices for dipping or spreading.

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Notes

Peanut Butter: You'll want to use processed, smooth peanut butter here. The drippy all natural peanut butter won't hold together well.

Make Ahead: Double wrap in plastic wrap, cover with foil, and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for an hour or two before serving.

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