Mini Easter Cheeseballs

Make yummy Mini Easter Cheeseballs with cream cheese, sugar, and bits of white chocolate, all rolled up in coconut! Chill, then add mini eggs on top for a sweet Easter treat.

Mini Easter Cheeseballs

Get ready to make your Easter celebration extra special with our Mini Easter Cheeseballs!

These bite-sized treats are the perfect mix of sweet and creamy, with a hint of coconut bringing everything together.

They're super easy to make, and you can have them ready in no time for your Easter get-together.

Kid-friendly and loved by adults too, these cheeseballs can be served as a fun dessert or a playful appetizer.

Their cute appearance, resembling little nests, will surely be a hit and add a festive touch to your holiday table.

Whether you're looking for something unique to add to your Easter menu or just a tasty snack, these Mini Easter Cheeseballs are the way to go.

Ingredients for Mini Easter Cheeseballs

Cream Cheese: Make sure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.

Sugar

Mini White Chocolate Chips: Make sure to get mini so they blend well into the cheeseballs.

Coconut: Sweetened is what we used, but you can use unsweetened if you prefer.

Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract will give the best flavor, but imitation vanilla can also be used if necessary.

How to Make Mini Easter Cheeseballs

In a small bowl add the shredded coconut and set aside.

Start by mixing together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir everything together until it's all nice and smooth.

Then, add the mini chocolate chips and stir them around so they're mixed evenly.

After that's done, you're going to scoop two big spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture and plop it right into a bowl full of coconut.

Get the coconut all over the cream cheese, pressing and shaping it into a ball.

Repeat this until you've used up all the mixture.

Once all your cheeseballs are formed, cover them up and stick them in the fridge to chill.

Allow them to chill for at least 30 minutes.

When they're chilled, take them out and press a big thumbprint into the middle of each cheeseball to make a little nest. Add three mini eggs into each "nest" you've made.

Serve your Mini Easter Cheeseballs cold. Graham crackers are great for dipping in these.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Mini Easter Cheeseballs

Here are some tips for making these:

Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: This makes it easier to mix until smooth.

Small Ice Cream Scoop: Use a small ice cream scoop to get your cheeseballs all the same size if you want.

Variety of Coatings: If you want, you can use a variety of coating such as crushed nuts, mini M&Ms, or crushed graham crackers instead of the shredded coconut.

Get Colorful: If you’re using coconut, you can add food coloring to match it to any Easter theme. Just mix the coconut with a few drops of food coloring in a zip-lock bag before coating.

Let Kids Help: Making these can be a fun family activity. Kids can help shape balls, roll them in coatings, or place the mini eggs on top.

Use Different Fillings: Instead of mini eggs, try using jelly beans, or other small candies for a surprise inside the nest.

Double Batch: These are so tasty and cute, they go quickly. Consider making a double batch. They store well in the fridge, so making more won’t go to waste.

Remember to have fun making and sharing your Mini Easter Cheeseballs, and don’t be afraid to try new variations!

How to Store Leftovers

Storing mini Easter cheeseballs is easy and helps you save them for later.

Place any leftover in a clean, airtight container or wrap the container they're in tightly with plastic wrap.

Store them in the fridge for 3-5 days.

What to Serve with Mini Easter Cheeseballs

Crackers: Graham crackers pair well.

Pretzels: Offer both traditional and mini pretzel twists

Grapes or Berries