Need a sweet treat fast? These no-bake cheesecake balls are creamy, rich, and rolled in your favorite toppings β perfect for a last-minute dessert or snack. Bonus: they taste like little bites of cheesecake heaven!
π§ Ingredients:
(Makes ~12β15 balls)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for coating)
- Optional mix-ins:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or zest (for a lemony twist)
- 2 tbsp Nutella, peanut butter, or jam
- Mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or fruit bits
π Optional coatings:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Melted chocolate (for dipping or drizzle)
β±οΈ Instructions (10 minutes flat):
- Mix the base:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and graham crumbs until smooth.
(Add any optional mix-ins now.) - Chill briefly (optional):
If the mixture is too soft to roll, chill it for 5 minutes in the freezer. - Roll into balls:
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. - Coat & finish:
Roll in your coating of choice β or dip in melted chocolate for a fancier finish. - Serve or chill:
Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 15β30 minutes to firm up even more.
π‘ Pro Tip:
Make them ahead and freeze β theyβre awesome cold straight from the freezer!
Thatβs it β creamy, poppable cheesecake bites in minutes! π¬ Want flavor variations like strawberry shortcake or chocolate peanut butter? Just say the word!
Printπ°β¨ Cheesecake Balls in 10 Minutes β No Bake, No Fuss, All Yum! π
Need a sweet treat fast? These no-bake cheesecake balls are creamy, rich, and rolled in your favorite toppings β perfect for a last-minute dessert or snack. Bonus: they taste like little bites of cheesecake heaven!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3
Ingredients
(Makes ~12β15 balls)
-
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
-
1/2 cup powdered sugar
-
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for coating)
-
Optional mix-ins:
-
2 tbsp lemon juice or zest (for a lemony twist)
-
2 tbsp Nutella, peanut butter, or jam
-
Mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or fruit bits
-
π Optional coatings:
-
Crushed graham crackers
-
Cocoa powder
-
Chopped nuts
-
Shredded coconut
-
Melted chocolate (for dipping or drizzle)
Instructions
-
Mix the base:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and graham crumbs until smooth.
(Add any optional mix-ins now.) -
Chill briefly (optional):
If the mixture is too soft to roll, chill it for 5 minutes in the freezer. -
Roll into balls:
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. -
Coat & finish:
Roll in your coating of choice β or dip in melted chocolate for a fancier finish. -
Serve or chill:
Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 15β30 minutes to firm up even more.
Notes
Make them ahead and freeze β theyβre awesome cold straight from the freezer!
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