Description
Bite-sized dessert truffles combining creamy cheesecake and the fresh sweetness of strawberries, perfect for gatherings and snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed strawberries, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Chill: Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Coat with Crumbs: Roll each ball in graham cracker crumbs.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips and dip each truffle, allowing excess to drip off. Place them on parchment paper.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the dipped truffles for another 30 minutes to harden the chocolate layer.
Notes
Truffles can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. They freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling & Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, truffles, dessert, easy dessert, no-bake dessert