Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls are tasty. It is made with the combination of cream cheese, peanut butter, chocolate chips, sugar, graham crackers, vanilla essence, and coconut oil. We can easily get them from any grocery store or they might present in our pantry. This dessert contains dairy in form of cream cheese so use the vegan products to make it safe for people with dairy allergies. It prepares quickly in only 25 minutes so perfect for making for an unplanned event. We can also bake these PB Cheesecake Balls if you don’t have air fryer.

STATS:

  • Course: Dessert
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Diet: Air fryer
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook time: 6–8 minutes
  • Portion size: 2 cheesecake balls
  • Cooking mode: Air Fryer
  • Servings: 12
  • Total time: 25 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Small cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Tray

INGREDIENTS:

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar powder
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

COATING:

  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 tbsp. melted butter
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Melted chocolate
  • Crushed peanuts

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

  • It is used to provide the creamy texture and flavor. Use hung curd or Greek yogurt instead to make this dessert.

PEANUT BUTTER:

  • It is used to add a nutty flavor and indulgence to the dessert. Use the almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter instead if you are allergic to peanuts.

SUGAR POWDER:

  • Use the sugar to add sweetness to these balls. Make the powder so it blends smoothly in the filling. Utilize the honey or maple syrup instead for this purpose.

GRAHAM CRACKERS:

  • We use the graham crackers to bind the cheesecake ball mixture. Use the digestive biscuits instead if required.

EGGS:

  • They help in sticking the coating to the cheesecake balls. Use the milk or yogurt instead for this purpose to make it safe for an egg-free diet.

BREADCRUMBS:

  • It helps to form the crispy outer layer. Use the panko crumbs, crushed cornflakes, or almond flour instead to prepare the coating.

INSTRUCTION:

  1. Include the cream cheese in the vessel & beat so it gets smooth.
  2. Then add the peanut butter and stir properly so it gets mixed.
  3. Include the powdered sugar in it and mix till combined.
  4. Crush the crackers and add them to the mixture, and mix well so the filling gets thick.
  5. Chill the mixture to form the firm balls.
  6. Take it out, separate a walnut-sized portion, and roll it to form the balls.
  7. Then whisk the eggs in the bowl and soak the balls in the eggs.
  8. Now we add them in breadcrumbs & toss so they get coated.
  9. Warm the air-fryer for three minutes at 180°C.
  10. Put the parchment paper in the basket.
  11. Place each ball in the basket at a distance.
  12. Spray the oil lightly on the balls.
  13. Air-fry these balls for 7-9 minutes till crisp.
  14. Cool the balls for five minutes & serve the balls.

TIPS:

  • Chill the balls before rolling to prevent the hands from getting sticky.
  • Use the soft cream cheese to prevent the lump formations.
  • Spray the oil lightly so they get a nice golden color.
  • Coat the crumbs two times so they get crispier.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SAUCES:

  • Chocolate Ganache Drizzle
  • Caramel Sauce Dip
  • Strawberry Sauce

TOPPINGS:

  • Crushed Nuts
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Powdered Sugar

BEVERAGES:

  • Hot Coffee Pairing
  • Chai Tea Serving
  • Cold Milk Dessert Plate

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put these balls in the covered vessel and store them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze these balls in the tray, then transfer them to a bag and freeze for one month.

FAQs:

How to prepare egg-free balls?

  • Use the milk and cornflour slurry instead of eggs for coating to prepare egg-free balls.

Why do the balls melt during air frying?

  • The filling might be soft; that is why they get melted. Chill them for a long time before frying.

Will I utilize chunky peanut butter?

  • Yes, we can easily utilize chunky peanut butter. It will give more texture to these balls.

How can we serve these balls?

  • It is best to serve them slightly warm or at a neutral temperature.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 155 kcal

Sodium: 115 mg

Net carbs: 9 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 5 g

Fats: 10 g

Proteins: 4 g

Portion: 1 cheesecake ball

Total carbs: 10 g