Description
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese) are a no-bake, ridiculously creamy, perfectly sweet little dream of a dessert that I promise will steal the show at any gathering… or just on your couch at midnight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, cocoa powder, or melted chocolate for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture thickens into a dough-like consistency. It should be soft but scoopable.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls with your hands. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 20–30 minutes) to firm up.
- Optional: Roll in cocoa powder, dip in melted chocolate, or press mini chocolate chips on top.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Chill thoroughly before serving for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peanut butter balls, cream cheese dessert, no-bake treats, 3-ingredient recipe