Description

This Holiday Sprinkle Cheesecake Ball is a festive and delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with colorful holiday sprinkles and a smooth white chocolate infusion. Perfect for holiday parties, this no-bake dessert is easy to prepare, chilled to perfection, and adorned with crunchy nuts and graham crumbs for a wonderful texture contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheesecake Mixture

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
¼ cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
⅓ cup holiday sprinkles (red/green/white)

Coating and Garnish

½ cup holiday sprinkles (for rolling the outside)
¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cookies)
2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional: pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
Melted chocolate (milk, dark, or white — your choice, for drizzling)

Instructions

Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, which ensures a creamy texture in the final cheesecake ball.
Add Sugar and Extracts: Incorporate the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) into the mixture, blending thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
Mix in Melted White Chocolate: Pour in the melted and slightly cooled white chocolate chips, then beat the mixture until it turns creamy and well combined for a rich flavor.
Fold in Holiday Sprinkles: Gently fold in ⅓ cup of holiday sprinkles to add festive color and a little crunch throughout the cheesecake.
Form into a Ball: Transfer the cream cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, wrap tightly around it, and shape the mixture into a ball form with your hands for an attractive presentation.
Chill the Cheesecake Ball: Place the wrapped ball in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour—2 hours will give you a firmer shape that is easier to handle and slice.
Roll in Sprinkles: After chilling, unwrap the cheesecake ball and roll it thoroughly in ½ cup holiday sprinkles until it is fully coated on the outside for a festive appearance.
Garnish with Crumbs and Nuts: Sprinkle the top of the cheesecake ball with graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts to add texture and nutty flavor.
Drizzle with Melted Chocolate: Finally, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the cheesecake ball for an elegant and delicious finishing touch.
Serve: Place the finished cheesecake ball on a board with crackers, pretzels, berries, or your favorite dippables, and serve chilled for a delightful holiday treat.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and butter for easy blending.
You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed cookies like Oreos or vanilla wafers.
Try different types of sprinkles or nuts to customize the look and flavor.
Keep the cheesecake ball refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain firmness.
Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: holiday cheesecake ball, cheesecake ball, festive dessert, no bake cheesecake, holiday sprinkles dessert, creamy cheesecake dip