Description
Creamy white chocolate raspberry cheesecake balls offer a delightful fusion of tangy and sweet flavors. Elegant bite-sized treats roll perfectly smooth textures with rich raspberry essence, inviting dessert enthusiasts to savor each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Raspberry Layer:
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- 1 pinch salt
Decoration and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry pieces
- 1 tbsp white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring a smooth, spreadable consistency for the cheesecake base.
- Gently melt white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Blend softened cream cheese with melted white chocolate, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Thoroughly crush fresh raspberries and mix with raspberry jam, creating a vibrant, tangy filling.
- Chill the cream cheese mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into compact balls.
- Using clean hands, roll the chilled mixture into small, uniform spheres, creating approximately 12-15 bite-sized cheesecake balls.
- Create a small indentation in each ball and fill with the raspberry mixture, carefully sealing the filling inside.
- Freeze the filled balls for 30 minutes to stabilize their structure and enhance flavor melding.
- Melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds to prevent burning.
- Carefully dip each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers, freeze-dried raspberry pieces, and white chocolate shavings over the coated balls before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the coating to harden and flavors to develop fully.
- Serve chilled, presenting these elegant and decadent White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls as a sophisticated dessert treat.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters critically for achieving a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with white chocolate.
- Work quickly when filling raspberry centers to prevent softening of the cheesecake base, which could compromise the ball’s structural integrity.
- Freeze-dried raspberry pieces add intense flavor and delightful crunch without introducing extra moisture that might compromise the coating.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream cheese and vegan white chocolate for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this luxurious dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg