Description
These festive, creamy cheesecake bites come together without ever turning on the oven. Each little ball gets dipped in holiday colors and finished with cheerful sprinkles, making them perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ½ cup thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Red and green candy melts or colored melting chocolate
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the Cheesecake Base
- Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat it until it turns smooth and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, blending until everything comes together into a silky mixture.
- Melt the White Chocolate
- Warm the white chocolate chips in the microwave using short bursts—about 20 seconds at a time—stirring between each round until the chocolate becomes glossy and lump-free. Give it a moment to cool before incorporating it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add Crunch + Creaminess
- Pour in the crushed graham crackers and stir to distribute them evenly. Gently fold in the whipped topping last, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Chill and Roll
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for around 30–40 minutes, just long enough for the mixture to firm up. Once it’s chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. Set each one on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat in Festive Colors
- Melt the red and green candy melts in separate bowls following the directions on the package. Dip each chilled cheesecake ball into the colored chocolate, let the extra drip off, and set back on the baking sheet. Add sprinkles while the coating is still soft.
Notes
- Starting with softened cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly so it doesn’t cause the mixture to seize.
- Switch up the crumbs—gingerbread cookies, chocolate wafers, or shortbread all add unique flavor.
- Don’t skip the chilling time; it makes rolling the bites so much easier.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts