Description
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls are creamy, no-bake treats made with cream cheese, raspberries, and crushed cookies, coated in silky white chocolate. These bite-sized desserts offer a luxurious cheesecake flavor with a fruity twist, perfect for parties, gifting, or a sweet indulgence anytime.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh or thawed raspberries (drained if using frozen)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla cookies
- 10 oz white chocolate (bars or chips), melted for coating
- Optional: crushed freeze-dried raspberries or extra cookie crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the raspberries, keeping some bits intact for texture.
- Stir in the crushed graham crackers or cookies until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill the mixture for 1–2 hours until firm enough to roll.
- Scoop and roll into small balls using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Freeze the balls for 20–30 minutes to make coating easier.
- Dip each ball into melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Before the chocolate sets, garnish with crushed freeze-dried raspberries or cookie crumbs if desired.
- Chill until the coating is set before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
- Use chocolate cookies for a cookies-and-cream twist.
- Drizzle with dark or pink-tinted chocolate for festive flair.
- Chill thoroughly for easier rolling and coating.
- Use coconut oil to loosen thickened white chocolate if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
