Description
These Coconut Snowball Cheesecake Bites are a quick dessert dream come true. Perfect for a quick holiday treat, no-bake dessert, or easy party snack, these creamy bites combine tangy cheesecake flavor with sweet coconut and a buttery graham cracker base. If you’re looking for easy recipes, holiday dessert ideas, or just a fun bite-sized snack, this is a must-try. Light, luscious, and festive – ideal for your next dessert tray!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp coconut extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and salt until it resembles wet sand. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract and coconut extract until combined.
4. Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Add shredded coconut and fold until evenly mixed.
7. Refrigerate the mixture for 30–60 minutes to firm.
8. Scoop into bite-sized portions and roll into balls.
9. Coat each ball with extra shredded coconut.
10. Optionally press graham mixture onto the bottom of each bite.
11. Chill the bites on a parchment-lined tray for at least 1 hour.
12. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is properly softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
Toasting a portion of the coconut adds flavor and a nice golden look.
These bites are perfect for freezing – just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesecake bites, coconut dessert, no-bake recipes, easy party snack, holiday treats