Get ready to impress your taste buds with a delightful treat that combines rich, creamy, and crunchy textures in every bite. These Peanut Clusters with Cream Cheese Centers are the perfect fusion of sweet and savory, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling wrapped in a chocolatey peanut coating. They’re easy to make and even easier to devour!
Whether you’re whipping up a batch for a festive holiday platter, a party dessert, or just a special indulgence for yourself, these clusters are guaranteed to please. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, they stand out from traditional candy recipes and offer a truly memorable treat.
Peanut Clusters With Cream Cheese Centers
Ingredients
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- ~2 cups powdered sugar
- 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (do not use imitation)
- 10 oz white almond bark (half a brick)
- 10 oz salted Spanish peanuts (make sure they are salted)
Notes
For the centers, add enough powdered sugar to the cream cheese and vanilla to make the consistency of Play-Dough. Roll into 1/2" size balls and refrigerate to set.
Melt chocolate chips and white almond bark together in the microwave.
Once melted, stir in peanuts.
Using two spoons (and having another person is helpful), add a center to one spoonful of peanut cluster mixture and cover it with another spoonful.
Drop on to waxed paper making sure that the chocolate covers the center completely.
The peanuts that fall between the clusters are delicious chocolate covered peanuts for the baker to enjoy!
