Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles (Printable)
Creamy strawberry-cheesecake truffles dipped in rich chocolate. A sophisticated, bite-sized dessert that's surprisingly easy to prepare.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
04 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
→ Chocolate Coating
07 - 10.5 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
08 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted
10 - Freeze-dried strawberry powder or sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or whisk.
02 - Add the powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully combined.
03 - Stir in graham cracker crumbs until the mixture becomes thick and holds together when pressed.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes until firm enough to roll.
05 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon measure and roll into 24 balls. Arrange on the prepared tray.
06 - Place the truffle balls in the freezer for 1 hour until completely solid.
07 - Melt the chopped chocolate with coconut oil, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
08 - Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to the parchment-lined tray.
09 - Drizzle with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry powder while the chocolate coating is still tacky.
10 - Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes until the chocolate coating hardens completely. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The freeze-dried strawberries create this perfect balance of tangy and sweet that makes your taste buds dance with each bite.
- You can make these little gems ahead of time, perfect for when unexpected guests pop by and youre suddenly the host with the most impressive treats.
02 -
- Freezing the truffle centers for at least an hour before dipping prevents them from melting into the warm chocolate and creating a messy situation.
- Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil to your melting chocolate creates this gorgeous, glossy finish that snaps perfectly when you bite into it.
03 -
- If your kitchen is warm, keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip your fingers in before rolling each truffle to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Reserve a small portion of the freeze-dried strawberry powder to mix with a bit of powdered sugar for dusting the finished truffles, creating a beautiful rosy finish that hints at whats inside.