🥜✨ No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls
Sweet, Creamy & Perfectly Snackable!
Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are rich, creamy bite-sized treats that taste like a cross between peanut butter fudge and classic cheesecake. Made with just a handful of simple pantry staples, these no-bake dessert balls come together in minutes—no oven required! Each bite is smooth, sweet, and irresistibly peanut-buttery, making them perfect for holiday trays, parties, or quick sweet cravings.
They’re easy enough for beginners, freezer-friendly for make-ahead prep, and endlessly customizable with chocolate, nuts, or festive toppings.
Ingredients
(Makes 20–24 balls)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
Optional Coatings & Toppings:
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Melted chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
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Chopped peanuts
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Cocoa powder
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Crushed pretzels
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Sprinkles or flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Mix the Base
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. -
Add Peanut Butter & Sugar
Mix in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined and thick. -
Incorporate Crumbs
Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls. -
Chill the Mixture
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to make shaping easier. -
Form the Balls
Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.