Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Balls Recipe
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Balls combine creamy, tangy cheesecake with sweet white chocolate and fresh strawberry flavors. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or a delicious homemade dessert, featuring a smooth cream cheese base mixed with graham cracker crumbs and fresh strawberries, all coated in melted white chocolate and optionally decorated with freeze-dried strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 20 truffle balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped or mashed
- 1/2 cup (50g) graham cracker crumbs
Coating and Decoration
- 8 oz (225g) white chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup (25g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional, for extra flavor and decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped or mashed strawberries and graham cracker crumbs to create a consistent mixture.
- Form Truffle Balls: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to roll the cheesecake mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make them easier to coat.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Truffles: Once the cheesecake balls are firm, dip each one into the melted white chocolate, coating them evenly. Use a fork to lift the truffle out and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Decoration: If desired, sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of the coated truffles for extra color and flavor while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the Coating: Place the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden completely.
- Serve and Store: Once the chocolate has hardened, serve your Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Balls. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Chopped fresh strawberries can be replaced with mashed for a more uniform strawberry flavor.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add a beautiful color contrast and an intense strawberry flavor if desired.
- Ensure white chocolate is melted gently to avoid burning or seizing.
- Keep truffles refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness.
- For a different variation, try dipping the truffles in milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
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