Reese's Cheese Ball
This creamy, dreamy dessert combines the bold flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, making it a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- Shallow Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz 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 Coating
- 1/4 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peanut butter cups
Instructions
- 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.
- 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. Enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, swap out Reese's Pieces for mini M&M’s or chopped chocolate bars. This cheese ball can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge until serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 22g