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Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve with graham cracker sticks, teddy grahams, Nilla wafers, or apple slices for dipping or spreading.

Notes

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

Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.