Margarita Lime Cheesecake Balls
These zesty no-bake margarita balls combine creamy cheesecake filling with bright lime and a hint of tequila for a fun, bite-sized dessert perfect for parties.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor for crumbs
- Hand Mixer
- shallow dish for coating
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp silver tequila
- 2 tbsp orange liqueur (Triple Sec)
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, lime juice, powdered sugar, tequila, and orange liqueur until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla wafer crumbs until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- In a shallow dish, mix white sugar and lime zest. Roll each ball until fully coated.
- Place balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Serve chilled and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with orange juice. Keep refrigerated until serving, as the cream cheese base softens at room temperature. Use finely crushed wafer crumbs for the smoothest texture.