🍫🥜 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.