Description
Indulge in these delightful White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling with a burst of raspberry flavor, coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for parties or as a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, mashed (or use raspberry preserves)
Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Garnish:
- Freeze-dried raspberry powder or crushed freeze-dried raspberries
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mashed raspberries until smooth.
- Shape into Balls: Roll the cheesecake mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate with coconut oil, dip each cheesecake ball into the chocolate, and place back on the baking sheet.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry powder or crushed raspberries, and drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake balls until the chocolate coating is set, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by using different fruit preserves or extracts.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with edible glitter or colorful sprinkles.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg