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Reese’s Cheese Ball

Reese’s Cheese Ball

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Reese’s Cheese Ball combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with the rich and iconic peanut butter flavor of Reese’s peanut butter cups. Perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and enhanced with vanilla extract, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing party favorite. It offers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, game days, and casual get-togethers. Customize it with optional chocolate chips or nuts, and serve with your favorite dippers for an irresistible treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

For Coating

  • Chopped peanuts or sprinkles (optional, for rolling and decoration)

Instructions

  1. Soften the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until it softens and is easy to mix, ensuring a smooth, lump-free cheese ball.
  2. Mix the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture is completely smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  3. Fold in Candy Pieces: Gently fold the chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and optional chocolate chips evenly into the mixture, distributing the candy flavor throughout.
  4. Shape the Cheese Ball: Using clean hands or a sturdy spoon, form the mixture into a round ball on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about one hour to allow it to firm up.
  5. Add Finishing Touches: Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped peanuts, sprinkles, or additional chopped Reese’s cups to create a festive, textured outer layer.

Notes

  • Soft Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure creamy texture.
  • Chop Evenly: Cut the Reese’s peanut butter cups into small, even pieces for best distribution.
  • Chill Well: Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least one hour to help it hold shape and make slicing or scooping easier.
  • Coating Options: Use crushed peanuts, sprinkles, or extra candy pieces for a crunchy and decorative coating.
  • Serving Tip: Let the cheese ball rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to soften the texture slightly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cheese ball, Reese’s, peanut butter, party snack, appetizer, dessert, no bake, holiday treat, game day snack

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