Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Balls, combining creamy cream cheese, sweet freeze-dried strawberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with optional garnishes, these no-bake treats make an easy, elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating and Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers (for coating)
- Optional toppings: crushed graham crackers, extra strawberry powder, drizzle of melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. This creates a smooth base for the truffles.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder, and graham cracker crumbs to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and a soft dough forms.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into balls.
- Form Truffle Balls: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze Truffles: Freeze the rolled truffle balls for 15–20 minutes to make them firm for dipping in chocolate.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the truffles are freezing, melt the white chocolate chips or wafers carefully according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth coating.
- Dip and Coat: Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, fully coating them. Return the coated truffles to the parchment-lined tray.
- Add Toppings and Set: Before the chocolate coating sets, sprinkle the truffles with optional crushed strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, or drizzle with melted dark chocolate for extra flavor and decoration.
- Let Coating Harden: Allow the truffles to sit at room temperature or refrigerate until the white chocolate coating hardens completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store truffle balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, increase the amount of freeze-dried strawberry powder in the mixture or sprinkle extra powder on the coating before it sets.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling and coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
