Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheese Ball – The Ultimate Dessert Dip

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheese Ball is a fun and indulgent treat that combines creamy cream cheese, rich peanut butter, and chopped chocolate peanut butter cups into a deliciously sweet and fluffy cheese ball. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a decadent snack, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress. With every bite, you get a perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter in a creamy, spreadable form.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Peanut Butter Goodness – Creamy peanut butter blends perfectly with sweet cream cheese.
Chocolatey Delight – Chopped peanut butter cups add texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Quick & Easy – Ready in minutes with no baking required.
Perfect for Entertaining – Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fruit for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Optional: crushed peanuts or additional chopped peanut butter cups for coating

Instructions

1. Make the Base
   In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.
2. Fold in Chocolate
   Gently fold in chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, reserving a small amount for coating if desired.
3. Form the Cheese Ball
   Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula. Roll in reserved chopped peanut butter cups or crushed peanuts for extra texture.
4. Chill
   Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
5. Serve
   Place on a serving plate and serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced fruit.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~180
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Sugar: 12g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Softened Ingredients – Make sure cream cheese and peanut butter are soft for easy mixing.
• Even Chocolate Distribution – Fold in peanut butter cups gently to keep chunks intact.
• Chill Thoroughly – Chilling helps the cheese ball hold its shape and makes it easier to slice.

Why This Recipe Works

Cream cheese provides a smooth, creamy base, while peanut butter and chopped chocolate peanut butter cups add richness and texture. Chilling the cheese ball allows flavors to meld, giving a sweet, nutty, and chocolatey bite every time.

The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheese Ball is an easy, no-bake treat that’s creamy, chocolatey, and full of peanut butter flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.