Description
Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Balls that combine creamy cheesecake with a burst of strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
- 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the crushed graham crackers and finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30–60 minutes until firm enough to roll.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the truffle balls for 15–20 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries (if using) immediately after dipping.
- Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
Notes
For best results, ensure your cream cheese is softened. Store in an airtight container. They are versatile and can be adjusted for vegan or gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg