Best Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball Recipes

LEMON-CHEESECAKE BALLS

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You won't be able to eat just one of our sunny, bite-sized, lemony cheesecakes. They're perfect summer party treats.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 lb (3 1/2 to 4 cups) powdered sugar
3 cups graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, lemonade concentrate and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Fold in graham cracker crumbs.
Using 1 1/2-inch scoop, shape mixture into small balls; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LEMON DREAM CHEESECAKE

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Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. -Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
10 drops yellow food coloring, optional
5 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto bottom and 2 in. up the inside of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest, extracts and, if desired, food coloring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GINGERED LEMON CHEESE BALLS

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Roll your cheese balls in the gingersnap crumbs just before serving to keep the cookie bits crisp and crunchy -a nice contrast to the smooth, creamy spread underneath. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 gingersnap cookies, crushed
Assorted sliced fresh fruit and graham crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugars until smooth. Stir in lemon zest, juice and vanilla. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Just before serving, place gingersnap crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll in crumbs. Serve with fruit and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.