Description
Delightful no-bake Heavenly Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites featuring a creamy raspberry-infused center, coated in buttery graham cracker crumbs. Perfect as a sweet, refreshing snack or dessert that’s easy to prepare and requires chilling rather than baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries to distribute them without crushing completely.
- Form the Bites: Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop portions of the cream cheese mixture and roll into small balls. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Place the baking sheet with the cream cheese balls in the freezer and chill for about 1 hour or until the balls are firm enough to handle.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until all crumbs are evenly coated, creating a crumbly, buttery mixture.
- Coat the Cream Cheese Balls: Remove the firm cream cheese balls from the freezer and roll each one thoroughly in the graham cracker crumb mixture. This will create a crunchy, flavorful outer layer. Return the coated bites to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final Freeze: Place the coated cream cheese bites back into the freezer for an additional 30 minutes to firm up again, ensuring the coating sticks well.
- Serve: Let the raspberry cream cheese bites sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften slightly. Enjoy as a delicious, refreshing treat.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries to maintain a bright, fruity flavor and nice texture.
- For easier rolling, slightly chill the cream cheese mixture before shaping if it feels too soft.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed vanilla wafers for a different flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain texture and freshness.
- Allowing bites to soften a bit at room temperature improves the creamy texture and flavor release.
