Description
Velvety cheesecake filling wrapped in a luscious strawberry coating, packed into bite-sized truffles that are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: Crushed graham crackers
- Optional: Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the filling into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
- Pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender until they become a fine powder. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with heavy cream. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the cheesecake balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork or toothpick for easier dipping.
- Immediately roll the dipped balls into the strawberry powder, coating them evenly. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or sprinkles on top for extra texture and decoration.
- Chill the truffle balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.’, ‘Freeze the cheesecake balls before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.’, ‘Work quickly when dipping in white chocolate to ensure the strawberry powder adheres properly.’, ‘Sift the strawberry powder for a smoother finish if needed.’, ‘If white chocolate becomes too thick, add an extra teaspoon of heavy cream and gently reheat.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, Truffle Balls, Easy Dessert, No-Bake Recipe, Party Treats