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Snickers Cheese Ball Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

This Snickers Cheese Ball is a decadent and creamy dessert perfect for parties or gatherings. Featuring a rich blend of peanut butter, semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, and caramel, it’s coated with crunchy peanuts and mini chocolate chips for a delightful texture. Served chilled and paired with apple slices and graham crackers, it’s an indulgent treat that requires no baking and can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

Cheese Ball Base

  • ½ cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter (not natural)
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 packages full fat cream cheese (500 grams or 16 oz), room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered icing sugar
  • ¼ cup thick caramel sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped peanuts, divided
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  1. Combine Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and heavy cream. Microwave the mixture on high in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, which should take about 45-50 seconds in total.
  2. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the peanut butter mixture. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Mix in Sugar and Caramel: Add the powdered icing sugar and the thick caramel sauce to the bowl. Continue beating the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Incorporate Peanuts and Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ cup of the chopped peanuts and ¼ cup of the mini chocolate chips into the mixture. Wrap the mixture tightly with plastic wrap, then shape it into a ball as best as possible. Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 3 hours to set. For make-ahead convenience, wrap well and freeze the ball for up to 3 months at this stage.
  5. Coat the Cheese Ball: Combine the remaining ½ cup chopped peanuts and ½ cup mini chocolate chips on a rimmed plate. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and roll it in the peanut and chocolate chip mixture, pressing down gently to coat the surface evenly and form a circular shape.
  6. Serve: Place the coated cheese ball on a large serving plate. Serve chilled alongside apple slices and graham crackers for dipping and spreading.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, use smooth peanut butter instead of crunchy.
  • Microwave times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage, so watch closely to avoid overheating.
  • Can be prepared up to 3 months in advance and frozen; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Serve immediately after coating for best presentation and texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute (microwaving time)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/snickers-cheese-ball-recipe/