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Reese’s Cheese Ball Recipe

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This Reese’s Cheese Ball is a creamy, indulgent dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. A smooth mixture of cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla is studded with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, shaped into a ball, chilled, and then coated in melted chocolate. The finished cheese ball is perfect for serving at parties or as a festive treat with your favorite dippers like pretzels, crackers, or cookies.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Coating and Toppings

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • Optional: crushed peanuts or mini Reese’s for rolling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base mixture: Beat together the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating the rich base for the cheese ball.
  2. Add sweetness and flavor: Incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Fold in Reese’s: Gently fold in the chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to distribute them evenly without breaking them down too much.
  4. Shape and chill: Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Coat with chocolate: Remove the chilled cheese ball from the fridge. Dip it into the melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, coating the entire ball evenly.
  6. Add toppings: While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle crushed peanuts or additional mini Reese’s on top to add texture and extra flavor.
  7. Final chill and serve: Return the coated cheese ball to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate sets completely, about 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite dippers such as pretzels, crackers, or cookies.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for smoother mixing.
  • Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor.
  • Chill time is crucial to help the cheese ball hold its shape.
  • For easier chocolate coating, melt chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
  • Serve with a variety of dippers like pretzels, graham crackers, or apple slices.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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