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Cheesecake Balls

Quick and easy recipe that you can whip up with just three ingredients. These cheesecake balls are gluten free which makes them a good nosh for Passover and it also fits the paleo diet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 balls

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz. (100 grams) cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl place the cream cheese and add the vanilla and maple syrup.
  • Mix well.
  • Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
  • Place the coconut or the cocoa for coating on a plate.
  • With a teaspoon take chunks of the cooled cheese batter.
  • Create balls with your hands.
  • Roll the balls in the coating.
  • Serve and enjoy!