No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Balls (Printable Version)
Bite-sized cheesecake balls with cherry filling and graham coating. Easy no-bake treat for any occasion.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
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14 oz sweetened condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp bottled lemon juice (optional)
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21 oz cherry pie filling
→ Coating and mix-in
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2 boxes graham cracker crumbs
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Place cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well blended.
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Add 1 box of graham cracker crumbs to the cream mixture and mix until the texture resembles cookie dough, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Gently mix in the entire can of cherry pie filling with an electric mixer until just combined to preserve cherry texture.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until well chilled.
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Roll chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each in remaining graham cracker crumbs. Store finished balls in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use premium cherry pie filling for a better cherry-to-filling ratio.
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For a tropical twist, fold in 1/2 cup coconut flakes with the cherry filling.
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For a chocolate variation, coat the balls in melted chocolate instead of graham cracker crumbs.
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For best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecake balls for at least 4 hours before serving.