Best 6 Cherry Cheesecake Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Cherry Cheesecake Balls, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake filling, enveloped in a luscious cherry coating, all rolled into bite-sized spheres of pure bliss.

As you embark on this culinary adventure, you will encounter a treasure trove of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. Whether you prefer a traditional cheesecake filling or a tangy twist with lemon zest, we have a recipe that will cater to your palate. For those with a sweet tooth, our chocolate-dipped variation adds an extra layer of indulgence, while the gluten-free option ensures everyone can savor this delightful treat.

No matter your dietary preferences or culinary skills, our Cherry Cheesecake Balls are a breeze to make. With step-by-step instructions and a touch of patience, you'll be able to create these delectable delights in the comfort of your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CHEESECAKE BALLS



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Soft cream cheese, maraschino cherries, and coconut are rolled in graham cracker crumbs for these easy, decadent cherry cheesecake balls. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by Shelley Chrapun

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons butter, at room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut
8 maraschino cherries, chopped, or more to taste
½ cup graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Beat in coconut and cherries.
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into graham cracker crumbs and form into balls; roll again and place on wax paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

THE BEST UNBAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE EVER



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Light and fluffy unbaked cheesecake. Very fast and easy to make. Husband refuses to eat baked cheesecake after eating this!

Provided by LuCynda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or other filling of your choice)

Steps:

  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a bowl until well incorporated and crumbly. Press into a pie plate, going up the sides as much as possible.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese into prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top, and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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This recipe has two names; Cherry Cheese Cake and/or Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. It is delicious!

Provided by L. J. Bryan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl; add condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Chill for 5 hours. DO NOT FREEZE!!!
  • Pour cherry pie filling on top of pie. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CREAMY CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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The inspiration for me to find this recipe was my husband. He loves cheesecake but was tired of the dry types. Up here, all the wilderness we could ask for is right outside our back door-everything from wolves to caribou!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHERRY TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until smooth. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 450°., Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature; cover and chill 12 hours. , For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, food coloring and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving, remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY-CENTERED CHEESECAKE COOKIES



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My grandmother has been making these cheesecake cookies for years. They are always a huge hit! Because of the cream cheese, these cookies won't keep as long as others. Be sure to refrigerate any left over.

Provided by S.W.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 large eggs
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 (20 ounce) cans cherry pie filling, drained

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Refrigerate dough until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Pour graham cracker crumbs into a shallow bowl; roll dough balls in the crumbs. Place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each ball with the back of a tablespoon measure. Place 3 cherries in each indentation.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, switching and rotating the sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BEST CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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We have been making this in our family for years! It's a soft, no-bake version of cheesecake with Dream Whip® added to make it fluffy...not like regular cheesecake.

Provided by Carla H

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

28 graham crackers, crushed
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix crushed graham crackers and butter in a bowl; press mixture into a 9x11-inch dish.
  • Beat milk and whipped topping mix in a bowl until fluffy.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in a separate bowl until fully incorporated; stir into whipped topping mixture until smooth. Spread mixture onto the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours. Top with cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 271 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

Tips:

  • Chill the cheesecake mixture for at least 30 minutes before rolling into balls. This will help the mixture to firm up and make it easier to handle.
  • If the cheesecake mixture is too sticky to roll into balls, add more graham cracker crumbs until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Use a variety of toppings to decorate the cheesecake balls. Some popular options include chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, and chopped fruit.
  • Serve the cheesecake balls immediately or chill them for later. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cherry cheesecake balls are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry topping, these cheesecake balls are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give cherry cheesecake balls a try!

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