Description
Indulgent raspberry cheesecake truffles blend creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with tangy raspberries in a delightful no-bake dessert. Rich chocolate coating and delicate raspberry essence make these bite-sized treats perfect for intimate gatherings or sweet personal moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cream Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Fruit and Flavor:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Finishing:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberry powder
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend softened cream cheese and mascarpone in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is fully integrated and glossy.
- Gently fold fresh raspberries and raspberry jam into the cheese mixture, creating a vibrant, marbled texture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and consistency to firm up.
- Remove from refrigerator and roll the chilled mixture into small, uniform bite-sized spheres using clean, lightly oiled hands.
- Place truffle balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to maintain shape.
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream in a double boiler, stirring continuously until silky and completely smooth.
- Carefully dip each frozen truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring full coverage and allowing excess to drip off.
- Sprinkle freeze-dried raspberry powder and a pinch of salt over the chocolate-coated truffles while the coating is still wet.
- Return the truffles to the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, serving chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese and mascarpone at room temperature for smooth blending, preventing unwanted lumps and ensuring creamy consistency.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for maximum flavor intensity and vibrant color throughout the truffle mixture.
- Lightly oil hands when rolling truffles to prevent sticking and create perfectly round, uniform bite-sized treats.
- For gluten-free option, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially white chocolate and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg