Description
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake truffle balls combine fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a sweet cookie crunch in adorable bite-sized treats. Perfect for parties, brunches, or a cozy night in, they’re quick to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped (or thawed frozen berries, well drained)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (for coating)
- OR 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted (for coating)
- Optional: Freeze-dried strawberry powder or finely chopped dried strawberries (for coating)
- Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Pat dry thoroughly and finely chop or pulse in a food processor.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar using a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and vanilla extract. Mix gently; if too loose, add an extra tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs and a pinch of salt. The mixture should be thick and easy to scoop. Chill for 10-15 minutes if too soft.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on the lined sheet.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for at least 20 minutes (or freezer for 10 minutes).
- Roll each chilled ball in graham cracker crumbs or dip in melted white chocolate. Optionally, sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry powder or chopped dried berries.
- Return coated truffles to the fridge for 10 minutes to set the coating.
- Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
Chill the mixture well for easy rolling and coating. Blot strawberries dry to avoid soggy filling. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use appropriate substitutes for cream cheese and cookie crumbs. Truffles can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. For best results, serve cold and use a cookie scoop for uniform size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle ball (about 1 inch diameter)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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