No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites are festive, creamy, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with a smooth cream cheese base, melted white chocolate, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs, they are rolled into bite-sized balls and decorated with colorful red and green candy melts and holiday sprinkles. No oven needed, these delightful treats come together quickly and make a beautiful addition to your Christmas dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ½ cup whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Decoration
- Red and green melting chocolate or candy melts
- Holiday sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Then mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the Crumbs and Whipped Topping: Stir in the crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs, then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and a soft batter forms.
- Chill and Shape: Refrigerate the mixture for 30 to 40 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt and Color the Coating: Melt the red and green candy melts separately according to package instructions. Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted candy melts and decorate with holiday sprinkles. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Cooling the melted white chocolate before adding prevents it from curdling the cream cheese mixture.
- The whipped topping adds lightness; do not overmix after folding it in.
- Refrigerate properly before rolling to make handling easier.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Store cheesecake bites in the refrigerator; consume within 3-5 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Christmas, Cheesecake Bites, No-Bake, Holiday Dessert, White Chocolate, Easy Recipe, Festive Treats, Party Snacks
