Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles are bite-sized treats featuring a creamy cheesecake center combined with fresh raspberries, all coated in a smooth chocolate shell. They offer a perfect balance of rich, creamy texture and vibrant fruity sweetness, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 10 oz. chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gently fold in the raspberries without mashing. Add a pinch of salt and then fold in the graham cracker crumbs until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to firm up.
- Use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to portion out the mixture. Roll each scoop between your hands to form smooth balls. Place truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly. Let excess drip off, then return to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the coated truffles for 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
- Garnish with crushed raspberries or extra graham cracker crumbs if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Chilling the mixture well before shaping helps the truffles hold together.
- High-quality chocolate enhances flavor and coating quality.
- Substitute dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients as needed for dietary preferences.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx.)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raspberry, Cheesecake, Truffles, No-bake, Dessert, Chocolate coated, Bite-sized