Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bites
If you’re looking for the perfect no-bake Easter dessert, these Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bites are an easy, bite-sized treat packed with all the flavors of a classic carrot cake but with a creamy cheesecake twist! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these decadent bites are sweet, tangy, and coated in smooth white chocolate, making them a must-have for your Easter celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 oz Carrot Cake Mix (Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist recommended)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 12 oz White or Vanilla Candy Melts
- 4 oz Orange Candy Melts
Instructions
- Place the dry carrot cake mix in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, for a total of 1 minute to heat-treat the mix.
- Let the mix cool completely before adding it to the cream cheese.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heat-treated carrot cake mix and mix until fully combined.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, rolling it into balls.
- Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted candy and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to harden.
- Melt the orange candy melts and drizzle over the coated cheesecake bites using a piping bag or ziplock bag.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best texture. Prepare in advance for easy entertaining. Use a piping bag for precise carrot-like designs. Let them sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before coating to prevent cracking. For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan candy melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Easter dessert, no-bake cheesecake, carrot cake bites, easy treats