These quick and easy no-bake Caramel Cheesecake Balls are made with caramel flavoured Tim Tams and cream cheese then coated in milk chocolate and chilled... a delicious dessert or party food treat!
If you haven't tried cheesecake balls yet, then this recipe is going to BLOW YOUR MIND!!!
They are the most decadent, rich, sweet and creamy little balls coated in chocolate... in other words, they're the ultimate dessert!
These caramel Tim Tams make the perfect party food treat.
Serve them on their own or mix them up and make a few varieties, such as my Baileys, Kahlua and Peppermint versions!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
There's a LOT to love about these cheeky little caramel cheesecake balls!
- no-bake - forget turning the oven on! Simply crush, mix, roll, coat in chocolate and chill!
- 3 ingredients - you won't believe that you need only 1.2.3 ingredients for this delicious dessert! Add cream cheese, Tim Tams (or a substitute) and chocolate to your grocery list this week.
- party food - planning a party? This is the ultimate recipe! These individual cheesecake balls make the perfect sweet finger food.
- quick and easy - with just a few minutes prep time - the hardest part about making these cheesecake balls is waiting for the mixture to chill.
- versatile - don't have access to Tim Tams? No problem! You can substitute them with any caramel flavoured cookie you like.
Tim Tam Substitutes
In this cheesecake balls recipe, I like to use caramel Tim Tams.
However, if Tim Tams are not available in your country, you can easily substitute them.
What Are Tim Tams?
Tim Tams are a popular Australian biscuit (known as cookies in the US) made by the company Arnotts. They have a soft sweet filling and are coated in chocolate.
Tim Tams come in a variety of flavours including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, mint chocolate and caramel.
Where Can You Buy Tim Tams?
If you are in Australia, Tim Tams are readily available in any supermarket or grocer.
If you’re outside of Australia, they can often be purchased from international grocers, some larger supermarkets or Walmart.
They can also be purchased online through Amazon or other online food retailers.
Tim Tam Substitutes
If you can’t buy Tim Tams, there are many substitutes that you can use.
If you’re in the UK, Penguin biscuits are similar.
Otherwise, you can use any kind of chocolate or caramel flavoured cookie you like.
For something different, you can try making chocolate cheesecake balls using crushed Oreos instead!
What You Need
Just 3 ingredients... how great is that!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- caramel Tim Tams - these are famous Australian biscuits (known as cookies in the US). If Tim Tams aren't available where you live, please see my substitute recommendations above.
- cream cheese - I like to use Philadelphia cream cheese. However, you can use any brand you like. Ensure you choose a block of cream cheese (not soft or spreadable).
- milk chocolate - choose any kind of melting chocolate you like - white, milk or dark chocolate are all delicious options!
How To Make Cheesecake Balls
This simple no-bake cheesecake ball recipe would not be quicker or easier!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Crush The Tim Tams
You can use either a food processor, blender or Thermomix to crush the biscuits.
If you don't have these, you can crush the biscuits using a rolling pin.
Continue crushing until fine crumbs remain.
Mix Through The Cream Cheese
Soften the cream cheese to room temperature (this will make it easier to mix the cream cheese through the cookie crumbs).
Mix the cream cheese through the cookie crumbs until completely combined.
Chill the mixture in the freezer.
Roll Into Balls
Take spoonfuls of the chilled mixture and roll into balls (approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm in size).
Chill the balls in the freezer.
Coat In Melted Chocolate
Place the cheesecake balls into a bowl of melted chocolate and use a spoon or fork to coat them.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off and then place onto a baking tray and chill in the fridge until set.
Recipe Notes & Tips
Tim Tams are a famous Australia biscuit. If you can't buy Tim Tams then you can substitute them for Penguins (in the UK) or any caramel flavoured cookie.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using as this helps the mixture to combine easily.
Use a block of full fat cream cream (not light or spreadable as they are too soft). I like to use Philadelphia brand.
It's important to chill the mixture before rolling into balls and then again before dipping the balls into the melted chocolate.
Chilling helps the balls to hold their shape.
I recommend chilling the balls in the freezer as it's quicker, however, you can chill them in the fridge if you prefer.
Store the cheesecake balls in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep refrigerated until consuming.
More Cheesecake Ball Recipes
Once you've tried these caramel cheesecake balls, you're going to be wanting to make them ALL THE TIME!!!
Here's a few more of my favourite cheesecake ball recipes:
- Baileys Cheesecake Balls - a boozy, adults only dessert treat that is made with sweet and smooth Baileys Irish Cream!
- Kahlua Cheesecake Balls - another adults only delight! Kahlua lovers - these are for you!
- Peppermint Crisp Cheesecake Balls - An absolute favourite of mine! The peppermint flavour combines perfectly with the cream cheese.
- Mint Slice Cheesecake Balls - These are great for Christmas time! An all-time favourite in our house.
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Ingredients
- 300 g Caramel Tim Tam biscuits or any caramel flavoured cookies (see notes)
- 250 g cream cheese room temperature
- 250 g milk chocolate
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Crush the caramel Tim Tams in a blender or food processor (or with a rolling pin) until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Mix the caramel crumbs with the room temperature cream cheese. Place the bowl of mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes (this will make it easier to roll into balls).
- Roll into 1 inch (2.5cm) sized balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Place back into the freezer or fridge for 30 minutes (freezer is best).
- Place milk chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is completely melted.
- Place the cheesecake balls into the bowl of melted chocolate (in batches) and use two small spoons to roll the balls around until they are completely coated in chocolate.
- Remove the cheesecake balls and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place back onto the baking paper lined tray and decorate with your choice of toppings (ie. gold sugar, sprinkles, extra drizzled white chocolate).
- Place into the fridge until set (and keep refrigerated until ready to serve).
Thermomix Method
- Place the caramel Tim Tams into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the room temperature cream cheese and mix on Reverse, Speed 4 until well combined (scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally). Place the bowl of mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes (this will make it easier to roll into balls).
- Roll into 1 inch (2.5cm) sized balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Place back into the freezer or fridge for 30 minutes (freezer is best).
- Place chocolate into a clean Thermomix bowl and grate for 5 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Melt for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2, scraping the sides occasionally. Pour the melted chocolate into a small bowl.
- Place the cheesecake balls into the bowl of melted chocolate (in batches) and use two small spoons to roll the balls around until they are completely coated in chocolate.
- Remove the cheesecake balls and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place back onto the baking paper lined tray and decorate with your choice of toppings (ie. gold sugar, sprinkles, extra drizzled white chocolate).
- Place into the fridge until set (and keep refrigerated until ready to serve).
Ange
Hi Lucy, these are delicious thanks! Just wondering can you make them in advance and freeze them?
Lucy
You absolutely can!
Tearne
Instead of having to put the mixture into the fridge for 30mins I just put the block of philly in straight from the fridge. Works great and these taste amazing! Thanks for the recipe
Tina Priscott
There are 3 different type of Caramel Tim Tams. Which one was used in this recipe please?
Lucy
Hi Tina, the classic Chewy Caramel x
Sue Loganbill
What are Carmel Tim Tams? I have never heard of them and what could I substitute for them? Thanks ( they sound delicious!)
Lucy
Hi Sue, these are very popular in Australia. If you're in the UK you can substitute them for penguins. If you're in the US, you can use Oreos (while you won't have the caramel flavour - they'll still be delicious!).
Leanne Atkinson
Please some GF recipes for celiac family members.
Would be much appreciated.
Lucy
Hi Leanne, you might like to try some of these: https://bakeplaysmile.com/gluten-free-desserts/
Deeanne
These taste amazing, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, I cannot for the life of me get the mixture to roll into balls without smooshing all over my hands, even freezing for hours hasn’t helped. Arghhh a messy handed cook lol
Lucy
They can be a little messy - especially if your hands are warm!!! Try spraying a little cooking oil on your hands before rolling them!