Description
This Reese’s Cheese Ball is a delectable sweet and salty treat, combining creamy cream cheese and peanut butter with the irresistible flavors of Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and chopped peanut butter cups. Perfectly chilled and drizzled with melted chocolate, this dessert cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Coating
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
For Drizzling
- ½ cup melted chocolate
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Chocolate and Candy: Gently fold in the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces, and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the combined mixture onto plastic wrap. Shape it into a ball, wrap tightly with the plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to firm up.
- Coat the Cheese Ball: Once the cheese ball is firmly chilled, unwrap it and roll it gently in extra Reese’s Pieces and mini chocolate chips, pressing lightly so the candies stick to the surface.
- Drizzle with Chocolate: Melt the chocolate and drizzle it evenly over the coated cheese ball. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving to ensure a pretty finish and added flavor.
Notes
- For easier shaping, chill the peanut butter and butter beforehand.
- This cheese ball can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Use plastic wrap to form the cheese ball tightly to avoid cracking.
- Feel free to substitute with other candies or nuts to customize flavors.
- Serve with graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for dipping.
