Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles are a delightful treat that marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. Perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings!
Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for coating if desired
White Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Blend strawberries into a puree: In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
- Mix with cream cheese and sugar: Combine the strawberry puree with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Form the truffle mixture: Fold in graham cracker crumbs until a dough forms. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Shape the truffles: Scoop and roll the mixture into truffle-sized balls. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, adding coconut oil for a smoother texture if desired.
- Dip and coat the truffles: Dip the chilled truffles in the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Optionally, roll them in graham cracker crumbs.
- Garnish and chill: Garnish the truffles with extra crumbs or a chocolate drizzle. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles chilled for a delightful treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg