Description
Delightful and festive No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites that combine creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham crackers, and a colorful candy melt coating. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties, easy to prepare, and require no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Mixture Components
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ½ cup whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Coating and Decoration
- Red and green melting chocolate or candy melts
- Holiday sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Microwave white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly before folding it into the cream cheese mixture to avoid melting the whipped topping.
- Add the Crumbs and Whipped Topping: Stir in crushed graham crackers thoroughly, then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is well combined and fluffy.
- Chill and Shape: Refrigerate the mixture for 30 to 40 minutes to firm up. Then, scoop and roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to keep them from sticking.
- Melt and Color the Coating: Melt red and green candy melts in separate bowls as per package instructions. Dip each cheesecake ball into the colored candy melts, allow excess to drip off, then place back on the parchment paper. Decorate with holiday sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
Notes
- For easier rolling, keep hands slightly damp or use a small ice cream scoop.
- Ensure the white chocolate is not too hot when adding to the cream cheese mixture to prevent curdling.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking when coating the cheesecake bites.
- Store the cheesecake bites refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Customize decorations with your favorite holiday sprinkles or edible glitter for added sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cheesecake bites, holiday cheesecake bites, Christmas desserts, no bake desserts, festive treats
