Description
Luscious white chocolate raspberry cheesecake balls blend creamy indulgence with fruity charm. Rich, tangy raspberry centers nestled in silky white chocolate coating promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries, mashed
- 0.5 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 0.25 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
Instructions
- Craft the creamy base by blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky and uniform, creating a luxurious foundation for the dessert.
- Incorporate graham cracker crumbs and mashed raspberries into the mixture, gently folding to maintain a delicate texture and distribute flavors evenly.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld and slightly firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, form compact, uniform balls from the chilled mixture, placing them carefully on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
- Return the shaped balls to the refrigerator for 1 hour, ensuring they maintain their structure and become thoroughly chilled.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short 20-second bursts and stirring between intervals to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully dip each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate, rotating to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed freeze-dried raspberries over the wet chocolate coating, allowing them to adhere and create a vibrant, textured exterior.
- Place the coated balls back in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set completely and develop a crisp shell.
- Once hardened, serve the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls chilled, presenting a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese mixture thoroughly to prevent crumbling and ensure easier ball shaping during preparation.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and consistent texture throughout the cheesecake balls.
- Crush freeze-dried raspberries finely to create an elegant and even coating that sticks perfectly to the white chocolate surface.
- Consider using a small cookie scoop for uniform ball sizes, which ensures consistent cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg