Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Bites are the kind of easy dessert that feels bright, creamy, and completely irresistible from the very first bite. Each little piece has a smooth lemon cheesecake center wrapped in a sweet white chocolate shell, making them perfect for spring parties, baby showers, holiday trays, brunch tables, or anytime you need a quick dessert, easy recipe, sweet snack, or fun food idea that looks impressive without much fuss.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
12 ounces white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons extra graham cracker crumbs
3 ounces yellow candy melts
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until completely smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until a thick cheesecake filling forms.
3. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture for 30 minutes so it is easier to shape.
4. Scoop out small portions and roll them into 18 even bite-sized balls.
5. Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20 to 25 minutes until firm.
6. Melt the white chocolate chips with the coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
7. Dip each frozen cheesecake bite into the melted white chocolate and let the excess drip off.
8. Place the coated bites back on the tray and immediately sprinkle the tops with extra graham cracker crumbs.
9. Melt the yellow candy melts and drizzle over the tops for decoration.
10. Chill the bites for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the coating is fully set, then serve cold.
Notes
Do not skip chilling and freezing the cheesecake balls before dipping, or they can soften too quickly and fall apart in the melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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