TEQUILA MARGARITA BALLS
Sweet, tangy no-bake dessert bites flavored with tequila and lime — perfect as party nibbles or a boozy bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp silver tequila adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest from 1 lime
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt for dough and optional for coating
- 0.25 cup coarse sugar or coarse salt for rolling/finishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add powdered sugar, lime zest, vanilla extract and salt; beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix in the tequila and fresh lime juice until the mixture is creamy and slightly loose. Taste and adjust tequila or lime as desired.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs a little at a time until the mixture holds together but is still moist enough to shape. If too dry, add 0.5 tbsp tequila or a splash of lime juice.
- Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in coarse sugar or coarse salt to coat, then chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila with additional lime juice and a splash of orange extract. Chill thoroughly before serving so balls hold their shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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