No-Bake Pink Velvet Cheesecake Bites
These No-Bake Pink Velvet Cheesecake Bites are creamy, sweet, and effortlessly adorable, perfect for any occasion without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best results.
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Plus extra for rolling.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with finely blended granulated sugar.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the dessert flavor.
- 1 to 3 drops pink gel food coloring Optional for color; beet powder can be used as a natural alternative.
- 1 to 1.5 cups melted white chocolate or candy melts Optional for coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Soften cream cheese by leaving it out for 30 to 45 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually add pink food coloring until you achieve the desired color.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until mixed well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 45 to 90 minutes, or freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
- Once chilled, scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- If desired, coat the balls in melted chocolate or roll them in extra graham crumbs.
- Chill again until set before serving.
Notes
For gifting, chill the bites until firm and store in mini cupcake liners inside a sturdy container. These can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g