Here’s a Reese’s Cheese Ball recipe — a dessert cheese ball that’s rich, chocolatey, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. Perfect for parties or holidays! 🍫🥜
🍬 Reese’s Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
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8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt (optional, enhances flavor)
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1 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
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1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (about 6–8 mini cups)
For coating:
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
Optional for serving:
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Graham crackers
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Pretzels
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Vanilla wafers
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Apple slices
Instructions:
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Mix the base:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add sweetness:
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Mix in powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fully combined.
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Fold in goodies:
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Gently stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
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Shape the cheese ball:
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Place the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
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Gather the wrap around it and shape it into a ball (or a slightly flattened sphere).
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 30–45 minutes) until firm.
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Coat the outside:
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On a plate, mix together mini chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s pieces.
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Roll the chilled cheese ball in the mixture until fully covered.
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Serve:
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Let it sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before serving (so it’s spreadable).
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Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit slices.
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🍫 Tips:
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For a holiday version, use Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms for colorful coating.
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Make it ahead! It keeps well in the fridge (wrapped tightly) for up to 3–4 days.
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You can freeze it (uncoated) for up to 1 month — just thaw slightly before rolling in candy.
Would you like me to give you a mini bite-sized version of this recipe (like Reese’s Cheese Ball Truffles)?
