🍫🥜 Reese’s Cheese Ball
If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter lover (and honestly, who isn’t?), this Reese’s Cheese Ball is pure dessert perfection. It’s creamy, rich, and sweet — like a mix between cheesecake and cookie dough — and then rolled in a crunchy, chocolatey, peanut buttery coating. 😍
I first made this for a holiday get-together, and it disappeared faster than anything else on the table. Everyone kept asking, “What IS this?” and I just smiled and said, “Happiness in ball form.” 💕
Serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices — and watch it vanish!
🥣 Ingredients
For the Cheese Ball:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Coating:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces, roughly chopped or whole
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts (optional for extra crunch)
For Serving:
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate wafers
- Pretzels
- Apple slices
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the base:
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter together using an electric mixer until smooth, creamy, and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). - Add sweetness:
Mix in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt. Continue beating until fully combined and thickened into a cookie-dough-like consistency. - Shape it:
Scoop the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and shape into a ball or oval shape (a spatula helps). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle. - Prepare the coating:
On a large plate, mix together mini chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces, and crushed peanuts (if using). - Roll the cheese ball:
Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it gently in the coating mixture, pressing lightly so the candy sticks all over. You can sprinkle more Reese’s on top for decoration! - Serve:
Place the finished cheese ball on a serving platter. Let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving so it’s soft enough to spread.
🍪 Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Graham crackers for sweetness
- Pretzels for salty contrast
- Apple slices for a fruity crunch
- Or even vanilla wafers for a classic combo
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Want a chocolate overload? Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the mixture.
- For a holiday touch, use seasonal Reese’s Pieces colors (red & green for Christmas, pastel for Easter).
- Make it ahead! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, tightly wrapped.
- To freeze: Wrap in plastic and store in an airtight bag for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
💬 Why Everyone Loves It
- No baking required 🙌
- Perfect make-ahead dessert
- Looks fancy but takes only minutes to make
- That peanut butter–chocolate combo never fails!
This Reese’s Cheese Ball is the kind of dessert that makes people smile before they even take a bite. It’s creamy, sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive — perfect for parties, holidays, or movie nights.