Reese’s Cheese Ball Recipe
This Reese’s Cheese Ball Recipe is a fun, no-bake dessert made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and candy. It’s sweet, creamy, and the perfect centerpiece for any party or holiday dessert table. Serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy to make as it is to love.
Equipment
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Plastic wrap
- Serving plate or board
Ingredients
- For the cheese ball base:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mix-ins:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Toppings:
- ⅓ cup Reese’s Pieces
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Extra chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- For serving optional:
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Apple slices
- Vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the base:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sweeteners and flavor:
- Mix in powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in mix-ins:
- Stir in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and mini chocolate chips.
- Shape and chill:
- Place the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Form it into a ball, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Coat with toppings:
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in a mixture of Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, and extra chopped Reese’s.
- Serve:
- Place on a serving plate surrounded by your choice of dippers like graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
Natural peanut butter is not recommended as it may cause the cheese ball to be too soft.
You can make this up to 3 days in advance (just add toppings before serving).
Want a festive twist? Shape into a pumpkin for Halloween or a wreath for Christmas!