Description
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles are creamy, no-bake treats with the perfect blend of rich cheesecake, nutty peanut butter, and a smooth chocolate shell. Ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for a decadent dessert bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Optional: crushed nuts or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt chocolate chips with oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on the tray and top with crushed nuts or sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate truffles for at least 30 minutes until chocolate sets.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use vegan alternatives for dairy-free and vegan diets.
- Ensure chocolate chips are gluten-free if needed.
- Add espresso or cinnamon for flavor variations.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter truffles, cheesecake bites, no-bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter, easy truffles