Lemon Cheesecake Balls Recipes

LEMON-GINGER CHEESECAKE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup of the crushed gingersnaps, the cream, ginger, and zest. Beat until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
• Line a tray or rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared tray. Freeze 15 minutes or until nearly firm.
• In a small saucepan heat and stir chocolate and shortening over low until melted. Dip balls in chocolate to coat, allowing excess to drip off. Return to prepared tray. Sprinkle balls with remaining gingersnap crumbs before chocolate sets. Chill until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

LEMON-CHEESECAKE BALLS

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.

LEMON CHEESECAKE CHEESE BALL RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir together with a spoon or spatula until well combined and smooth. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball, wrapped tightly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Reshape if necessary once firm. Coarsely crush the graham crackers and transfer the crumbs to a plate or bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the crumbs until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.