No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake Bites are deliciously creamy, festive treats perfect for the holiday season. Combining a smooth cheesecake mixture with a crunchy crust, dipped in colorful red and green candy melts and adorned with holiday sprinkles, these bite-sized desserts require no baking and are quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- 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
Coating and Decoration
- Red melting chocolate or candy melts
- 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 and smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined to form the cheesecake base.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in short 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before incorporating it into the cheesecake mixture to avoid melting the cream cheese.
- Add the Crumbs and Whipped Topping: Stir crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs into the cheesecake mixture, then gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly combined, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- 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, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Melt and Color the Coating: Melt red and green candy melts separately according to the package instructions. These will be used to coat the cheesecake bites for a festive appearance.
- Coat and Decorate: Dip each cheesecake bite into the melted candy melts to coat thoroughly. Place coated bites back on the parchment paper and immediately decorate with holiday sprinkles before the coating sets. Refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending and a creamy texture.
- Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate chips or candy melts to prevent burning.
- Refrigerating the mixture is essential for shaping and maintaining the bite shape.
- Store cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For an extra festive touch, try using different sprinkles or edible glitter.
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