Description
Blueberry cheesecake bliss balls combine creamy cheesecake essence with wholesome no-bake energy bites. Nutty almond base and tangy dried blueberries create compact snacks for quick protein-packed moments you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) dried blueberries
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) graham cracker crumbs or almond flour (gluten-free)
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice (optional, for a tangy kick)
Instructions
- Blend Foundation: Pulse dried blueberries, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, shredded coconut, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a food processor until achieving a cohesive, slightly tacky texture that holds together seamlessly.
- Chill and Firm: Transfer the processed mixture to a chilled bowl, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to solidify and enhance malleability, which facilitates easier handling and shaping.
- Shape and Coat: Remove the chilled mixture, use clean, slightly dampened hands to form compact, uniform spherical bliss balls. Gently roll each ball in additional shredded coconut, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Set and Stabilize: Arrange coconut-encrusted bliss balls on a parchment-lined tray, leaving slight spacing between each piece. Return to the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to develop a firmer consistency and intensify flavor profile.
- Serve and Store: Once fully chilled, serve immediately or preserve in a sealed container within the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and taste characteristics.
Notes
- Chill Before Shaping: Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to make handling and forming balls much easier and prevent sticking to your hands.
- Moisture Control: Use slightly dampened hands when rolling to prevent mixture from clinging and ensure smooth, uniform bliss ball shapes.
- Coating Technique: Gently roll balls in shredded coconut, ensuring complete and even coverage for a professional and appetizing appearance.
- Storage Wisdom: Keep bliss balls in a sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain texture and extend shelf life up to 5-7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg