Description
These strawberry cheesecake balls are a delightful dessert, combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with the fresh taste of strawberries, all coated in white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
- Sprinkles or additional chopped strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed graham crackers and finely chopped fresh strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or a dipping tool to help.
- Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If desired, immediately add sprinkles or additional chopped strawberries for garnish before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For best results, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Freezing the cheesecake balls before dipping helps the chocolate set quickly and prevents the balls from falling apart.
- If the chocolate thickens while dipping, gently reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds.
- These cheesecake balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg