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A serving of no bake peanut butter cheesecake balls on a white plate.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pleasure Bites

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pleasure Bites are an easy and delicious treat. Creamy peanut butter and cream cheese are mixed with powdered sugar, coated in chocolate, and chilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 bites
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • small cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • fork or dipping tool

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter avoid natural varieties
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or more, to taste

For the Chocolate Coating

  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped peanuts
  • mini chocolate chips
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl, mixing until evenly coated, then set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth, and adjust sweetness to taste.

Assembly and Chilling

  • Gently mix about 1/2 cup of the graham cracker mixture into the peanut butter cheesecake filling for added flavor and texture.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop or your hands, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Chill the rolled balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm, which is essential for easy dipping.

Dipping and Finishing

  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, and optionally stir in coconut oil to thin.
  • Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely, and use a fork to lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Place coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
  • Return the coated balls to the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely set.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your personal preference for sweetness. Chilling the peanut butter balls thoroughly before dipping is key to a smooth chocolate coating. Store these pleasure bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.