No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls with Chocolate Coating
Craving a rich, creamy dessert that’s easy, no-bake, and absolutely irresistible? These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls with a silky chocolate coating are the perfect bite-sized treat! With a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, peanut butter center, and crunchy nut topping, these mini peanut butter cheesecake truffles are a must-try dessert for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
They’re freezer-friendly, great for parties, holidays, and snacking — and they taste like a mash-up of Reese’s cups + cheesecake
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls
Cheesecake Crust Base
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
Peanut Butter Center
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Optional Toppings
¼ cup chopped toasted peanuts
Melted peanut butter drizzle
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls
Step 1: Make the Crust
Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press 1 tsp of mixture into mini molds or roll into tiny discs. Chill.
Step 2: Whip the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Prepare Peanut Butter Center
Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Roll into small balls. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Assemble
Flatten a spoonful of cheesecake mixture, place peanut butter ball inside, wrap, and form into balls. Chill or freeze until firm.
Step 5: Coat with Chocolate
Melt chocolate + oil in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip chilled cheesecake balls or drizzle chocolate on top. Sprinkle peanuts before chocolate sets.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Drizzle peanut butter or caramel for extra indulgence.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles
No-bake & beginner-friendly
Creamy cheesecake + peanut butter + chocolate
Freezer-friendly dessert
Great for parties & gifting
Taste like mini Reese’s cheesecake bites!
Texture & Flavor
Crunchy graham cracker base
Silky cheesecake center
Gooey peanut butter core
Smooth chocolate shell
Crunchy peanut topping
Every bite is creamy, chocolatey, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious
Tips for the Best Cheesecake Balls
Use full-fat cream cheese for extra creaminess
Chill between each layer for perfect texture
Freeze balls before dipping in chocolate
Add flaky sea salt on top — game changer
Swap peanut butter for Nutella, almond butter, or cookie butter
