🍓🍰 Cherry Cheesecake Bliss Balls (No-Bake Dessert Truffles)
🌟 Introduction
Cherry Cheesecake Bliss Balls are creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy bite-sized desserts that combine the rich flavor of cheesecake with a luscious cherry filling — all wrapped in a soft cake coating and finished with white chocolate and sprinkles. They look elegant, taste indulgent, and are perfect for parties, holidays, or romantic desserts.
These treats are inspired by classic cheesecake desserts but transformed into portable, no-bake truffle-style bites.
📜 A Little History
Cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece, but modern cream cheese cheesecake became popular in the United States in the 19th century. Cherry-topped cheesecake became especially famous in American diners during the 1950s.
Bliss balls and cake truffles became trendy in the early 2000s when home bakers started transforming cakes into bite-sized chocolate-coated treats. This recipe combines both traditions into one irresistible dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped cream (or heavy cream whipped)
For the Cherry Center:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (finely chopped if pieces are large)
For the Outer Cake Layer:
- 2 cups vanilla cake crumbs (from baked cake, fully cooled)
- 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (to bind if needed)
For Coating & Decoration:
- 2 cups white chocolate (melted)
- ½ cup white sprinkles or shredded coconut
🥣 Formation (How It Comes Together)
- Core – Sweet cherry filling
- Middle Layer – Creamy cheesecake mixture
- Outer Layer – Soft vanilla cake crumbs
- Final Coating – White chocolate shell + sprinkles
Each bite gives you:
👉 Soft outside
👉 Creamy center
👉 Juicy cherry burst
👩🍳 Instructions & Methods
Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 2: Prepare the Cherry Filling
- If cherries are large, chop slightly.
- Drain excess syrup if too watery.
Step 3: Form the Centers
- Scoop 1 tablespoon cheesecake mixture.
- Flatten slightly and place ½ teaspoon cherry filling in the center.
- Seal and roll into a ball.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
Step 4: Add Cake Layer
- Wrap each frozen cheesecake ball with cake crumbs.
- Roll gently until smooth.
- Chill again for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Dip in White Chocolate
- Melt white chocolate using double boiler or microwave method.
- Dip each ball completely.
- Place on parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle coconut or sprinkles before chocolate sets.
Step 6: Chill & Set
- Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
🍽 Different Methods to Make It
- No Cake Version – Skip cake layer and dip cheesecake balls directly in chocolate.
- Dark Chocolate Version – Use dark or milk chocolate instead of white.
- Strawberry Swap – Replace cherry with strawberry filling.
- No-Bake Crust Style – Use crushed graham crackers instead of cake crumbs.
💪 Benefits
- Portion-controlled dessert
- No baking required
- Easy to prepare ahead
- Customizable flavors
- Great for celebrations
- Kid-friendly recipe
🧾 Nutrition (Approx. Per Ball)
- Calories: 180–220 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 3g
(Values vary based on coating thickness and ingredients used.)
❤️ Why Dessert Lovers Adore It
- Creamy + fruity combination
- Beautiful presentation
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day
- Elegant party treat
- Looks bakery-made but easy at home
Cherry and cheesecake lovers especially enjoy the surprise juicy center!
🏁 Conclusion
Cherry Cheesecake Bliss Balls are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet cherry filling, and smooth white chocolate coating. They bring together classic American dessert flavors in a modern, bite-sized form.
Whether you’re making them for guests, family, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bliss balls deliver elegance, flavor, and joy in every bite.
If you’d like, I can also give you a bakery-style professional version or a budget-friendly version 😊