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Christmas Cheesecake Bites Recipe

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These Christmas Cheesecake Bites are a festive and delightful holiday treat featuring a creamy white chocolate cheesecake center rolled into bite-sized balls, coated in colorful red and green candy melts, and decorated with holiday sprinkles. Perfect for parties or gifting, they combine the smooth richness of cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker base and a fun, festive coating.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

Cheesecake Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 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

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined and fluffy.
  2. Melt the White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips using 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each until smooth. Allow the melted white chocolate to cool slightly to prevent curdling before folding it into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Add the Crumbs and Whipped Topping: Stir in the crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs until evenly distributed. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping to keep the mixture light and airy without deflating it.
  4. Chill and Shape: Refrigerate the combined mixture for 30–40 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape. Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Melt and Color the Coating: Melt the red and green candy melts separately following package instructions, typically warming in the microwave in short bursts. Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted candy melts to fully coat, then place them back on the parchment paper. Quickly decorate with holiday sprinkles before the coating sets. Allow the bites to set until firm.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth mixture without lumps.
  • Melting white chocolate chips gently and letting it cool slightly is key to avoid grainy texture when combined with cream cheese.
  • If you don’t have candy melts, white chocolate can be tinted with food coloring as an alternative.
  • Store cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • These bites can be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/christmas-cheesecake-bites-recipe-2/