Satisfy your sweet cravings with these no-cook Graham Balls! These dessert bites are as fun to make as they are to eat. Soft and delicious with various coating and filling choices, they’re sure to hit the spot!
Living in the U.S., I am not often family with food trends in the Philippines as I’d like to be. When my cousin, Marg, who’s visiting from the Philippines, asked if I’ve tried graham balls, I was completely clueless and duly intrigued.
“They are very easy to make,” she explained, “just combine graham cracker crumbs and sweetened condensed milk, shape into 1-inch balls and then roll in additional graham cracker crumbs to coat.” Sounds like my kind of treat!
Good thing I had all the ingredients at home as I couldn’t wait to try them. But although I loved the concept, I found the first batch of graham balls we made overly sweet for my taste.
I liked them enough, however, to give them another go, this time adding all-purpose cream (Nestle’s) to temper the sweetness. They turned out perfect the next time around. Soft, creamy bites with just the right touch of indulgence!
If you’re looking for the perfect quick sweet fix, then these dessert balls need to be on your to-do list. They make a delicious pick-me-up snack throughout the day and are great for gift-giving, too.
And not only are they are easy to whip up, but they’re also super customizable. You can stuff the graham balls with various fillings such as mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, peanut butter, dried fruit, jams, or cheese cubes, and roll them in different coatings like graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon sugar, melted chocolate, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes.
Helpful tips
- Use a one-inch diameter ice cream/cookie scoop for even portions.
- If the mixture is too soft to shape into balls, refrigerate for about 10 minutes to slightly firm up.
- If the mixture is sticking, lightly dust your hands with some of the graham cracker crumbs.
How to store
- Place in small muffin cups or wrap individually in plastic film and transfer to an airtight container.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days. For longer life, store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Ingredients
- 7 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 1 can (12.8 ounces) Nestle's all-purpose cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 7 cups of the graham cracker crumbs, condensed milk and table cream. Stir together until crumbs are well-moistened.
- Scoop by tablespoonfuls and shape into 1-inch balls by rolling between palms of hands until smooth.
- Gently roll in the remaining 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs to fully coat.
- Place graham balls in small muffin liners or arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.
Notes
- You can stuff the graham balls with various fillings such as mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, peanut butter, dried fruit, jams, or cheese cubes, and roll them in different coatings like graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon sugar, melted chocolate, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes.
- Use a one-inch diameter ice cream/cookie scoop for even portions.
- If the mixture is too soft to shape into balls, refrigerate for about 10 minutes to slightly firm up.
- If the mixture is sticking, lightly dust your hands with some of the graham cracker crumbs.
- The nutritional info is calculated at 3 pieces per serving.
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Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Jenny says
Looks yummy, i will try to do this fir my kids😋😋tnx for the recipe!
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome 🙂
Jacqui Magno says
Hello I really like your website. Easy to follow and easy to make. Every night i watch you in your fb show. And everyday i make your easy recipe. Now that i am locked down here in the Philippines i felt like eating in the filipino restaurant by cooking and following the easy step-by-step recipe of yours. Thank you so much gor showing us how to cook good filipino recipe. Stay safe and GOD BLESS
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you so much! You made me so happy 🙂 I’m glad you’re enjoying the recipes and videos.
Chenee Roxas says
Hi, how many pieces are made in the whole recipe?
Lalaine Manalo says
4 dozens 🙂
Mica P. Manalo says
Hello po. Ganun po ba talaga ang graham balls mabilis sya tumigas kahit hindi pa po nailalagay sa refrigerator? and what is the purpose po ng nestle all purpose cream sa graham balls?
Lalaine Manalo says
Linalagyan ko po nang all-purpose para mas creamy at di sobra tamis 🙂
Remilyn says
Hi po can you please help me or give me some advice on how to make it for a small business? Me and my daughter are trying to find something na mapapagkakitaan. Thank you so much and have a great day!!!
Lalaine Manalo says
I’ll email you some tips and a few more recipe ideas 🙂
mary says
Matutunaw po ba sya if hindi nakalagagay sa ref. po?
Lalaine Manalo says
Lalambot po at magmomoist pag matagal wala sa ref.
Adeline says
Bakit po ang akin is ayaw mag shape . laging bumabalik . ano po ang kulang ?
Lalaine Manalo says
Ano pong bumabalik?
Ronald ladua says
Ilang araw po ito masira o mold ang graham balls.
Lalaine says
I don’t leave them at room temperature so I am not sure how long they’ll last. It’s best to keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and they should be ok for up to a week.
Sai says
Hello Ms Lalaine, can i ask what size of liner did u use in that picture?
Lalaine says
Hello Sai,
I am not sure what size they are but they fit the mini muffin tins I have.
Sai says
thank you, i really love your recipes, especially the leche flan. :))))
Lalaine says
Thank you, Sai 🙂
lezzy says
good for how many days?
Lalaine Manalo says
About 2 days outside of refrigeration or 2 weeks refrigerated 🙂
Zare-Ann Tentativa says
hi,
I have a mango flavored condensed milk in my pantry. This is an extra I have from making mango float. Can I use flavored condensed milk instead to add more flavor? 🙂
Im imagining mango graham balls 🙂
Lalaine says
That sounds delicious!
Danica Bornilla says
Hello po. What can I use as a substitute to table cream if ever hindi available sa market? Thanks.
Lalaine says
Hello Danica
Yung table cream is the same as yung Nestle’s all purpose cream 🙂
Grayz Guevarra says
Will try it with my Son…Every pay day I make sure that my son and I must make a dessert or kakain kami sa labas… dagdag sa recipe… mamats po Ms. Lalaine
Lalaine says
You’re welcome, Grayz 🙂
Dinah says
I remember when my kids made these! It was so kalat, and so fun! And the finished product was gone in the blink of an eye, hahaha
Lalaine says
Hello Dinah
My kitchen was a mess, too. But worth the kalat as super sarap 🙂