Description
Creamy, tangy cheesecake with fresh raspberries, graham cracker crumbs, and a smooth white chocolate coating, these bite-sized cheesecake balls are a delightful treat.
Ingredients
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed fresh or frozen raspberries
2 cups crushed graham crackers
12 ounces melted white chocolate
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Mash fresh or thawed frozen raspberries to create a chunky puree. Stir the mashed raspberries into the cream cheese mixture, blending well.
- Gradually add in the crushed graham crackers, mixing until the dough begins to hold together.
- Use your hands or a spoon to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place each ball on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake balls for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until they are firm to the touch.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Once the cheesecake balls are firm, dip each one into the melted white chocolate, ensuring an even coat. Use a fork to help coat the balls and remove excess chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-coated cheesecake balls back onto the parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the white chocolate coating hardens completely.
Notes
Frozen raspberries work perfectly in this recipe; just be sure to thaw and drain them thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
Customize the cheesecake balls with crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of raspberry puree.
Substitute graham crackers with crushed shortbread cookies for a different texture.
If you prefer, you can use milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
