Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bites are no-bake, bite-sized desserts that combine spiced carrot cake with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or snacking, these flavorful treats are easy to make and fun to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (optional, to bind)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
For Coating (optional):
- Finely chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Crushed graham crackers
- White chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional nuts. Mix well.
- If the mixture is too dry to form balls, add a few tablespoons of cream cheese to help bind.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop a small amount of the carrot mixture and flatten it in your hand. Add a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Wrap the carrot mixture around the filling and roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining mixtures. Chill the bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the bites in coatings such as chopped nuts, coconut, or graham crackers, or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Serve chilled or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Grate carrots fresh for best texture and moisture—avoid pre-shredded carrots.Chilling helps the bites hold their shape better during coating and serving.Coat your hands with a little oil or water to prevent sticking when rolling the bites.Use dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based ingredients to make it vegan.Can be frozen for up to 1 month and thawed in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
