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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are creamy, peanut buttery cheesecake bites coated in chocolate and topped with crushed peanuts or sprinkles. Quick, easy, and perfect for gifting, parties, or just treating yourself.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips, melted
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil optional, for smoother chocolate coating
  • Crushed peanuts or sprinkles for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Make the Cheesecake Filling
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until the mixture comes together and can hold its shape.
  5. Shape the Balls
  6. Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or in the freezer for 15 minutes, until firm.
  8. Melt the Chocolate
  9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  10. Dip the Cheesecake Balls
  11. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
  12. Place back on parchment paper.
  13. Decorate & Set
  14. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with crushed peanuts or colorful sprinkles.
  15. Chill again for about 15–20 minutes until the chocolate coating is fully set.
  16. Serve & Enjoy
  17. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Active Time: ~25 minutes
  • Passive Time: ~30 minutes chilling
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Coconut oil is optional but makes the chocolate coating smoother and shinier.
  • For neat dipping, use a fork to balance the ball and gently tap off excess chocolate before setting it down.