Keto Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Balls – A Low‑Carb Delight
No‑bake peanut butter and cream cheese centers dipped in sugar‑free chocolate—decadent, keto‑friendly bites.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet lined with parchment
- Microwave‑safe bowl or double boiler
- Forks or toothpicks (for dipping)
Ingredients
Main Mixture:
- 8 oz full‑fat cream cheese softened
- ½ cup natural peanut butter no sugar added
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating:
- 4 oz sugar‑free dark chocolate chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Optional Garnish:
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Beat base: In a bowl, whip cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Sweeten: Stir in sweetener and vanilla extract; taste and adjust.
- Chill mixture: Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Form balls: Roll 1 tbsp portions into balls; place on parchment. Freeze 15 minutes.
- Melt coating: In microwave or over double boiler, melt chocolate with coconut oil, stirring to a glossy sauce.
- Dip balls: Using a fork, coat each ball in chocolate; tap off excess. Return to parchment.
- Garnish & set: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or salt. Refrigerate 20 minutes until set.
Notes
Nutrition (Per Ball)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Total Carbs: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Net Carbs: 2 g