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The Best cheesecake ball recipe

Discover our irresistible cheesecake ball recipe—a no-bake, party-ready dessert that's both rich and easy to make
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 balls
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 226g cream cheese, softened​
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar​
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract​
  • 1 cup 120g graham cracker crumbs​
  • Optional coatings: melted chocolate crushed nuts, sprinkles, or additional graham cracker crumbs

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.​
  • Use an electric hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.​

Incorporate Graham Cracker Crumbs:

  • Add ½ cup of the graham cracker crumbs to the cream cheese mixture.​
  • Stir until the crumbs are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.​

Chill the Mixture:

  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.​
  • Place it in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.​

Form the Cheesecake Balls:

  • Once the mixture is firm, remove it from the refrigerator.​
  • Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the mixture.​
  • Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, bite-sized balls.​

Coat the Cheesecake Balls:

  • Roll each ball in the remaining ½ cup of graham cracker crumbs until fully coated.​
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  • For variety, you can also dip or roll the balls in melted chocolate, crushed nuts, or sprinkles as desired.​

Final Chill:

  • Place the coated cheesecake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.​
  • Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set properly.​

Serve:

  • Once set, the cheesecake balls are ready to be served.​
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

Notes

  • Calories: 81 kcal
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Sugars: 6g
  • Protein: 1g