An Elegant No-Bake Dessert
Transform simple ingredients into sophisticated bite-sized indulgences with these white chocolate raspberry cheesecake truffles. This refined dessert combines the luxurious taste of cheesecake with fresh raspberries, all enrobed in premium white chocolate. Perfect for special occasions, gift-giving, or whenever you desire an elevated sweet treat that requires no baking.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 60g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- 5ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- 60g (1/2 cup) fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed and well-drained
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
- 340g (12 oz) premium white chocolate for coating
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Optional Decorations:
- Freeze-dried raspberry powder
- Additional melted white chocolate for drizzling
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 1.5 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
- Prepare the filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract
- Gently fold in raspberries, maintaining some texture
- Refrigerate 30 minutes
- Form truffles:
- Portion mixture using 1-inch (2.5cm) scoop
- Roll into uniform balls
- Coat with graham cracker crumbs
- Freeze 1 hour until firm
- Chocolate coating:
- Melt white chocolate using double boiler method
- Maintain temperature at 88°F (31°C)
- Dip each ball using dipping fork
- Allow excess to drip off
- Place on parchment paper
- Finishing touches:
- Decorate while chocolate is wet
- Add fresh raspberry garnish
- Drizzle with contrasting chocolate if desired
- Refrigerate 30 minutes until set
Nutritional Information (per truffle)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 11g
- Sugar: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
Professional Tips and Techniques
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoothest texture
- Pat raspberries completely dry to prevent moisture issues
- Temper white chocolate properly for optimal shine
- Chill between each step for best results
- Use premium white chocolate with cocoa butter
Variations and Substitutions
- Replace raspberries with strawberries or blackberries
- Use dark chocolate for coating
- Substitute cookie crumbs for graham crackers
- Add lemon zest for citrus notes
- Create marble effects with dark and white chocolate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these be made in advance?
Yes, store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Can I freeze these truffles?
Freeze for up to 3 months in airtight container.
Why did my chocolate seize?
Ensure all tools and ingredients are completely dry.
How do I prevent lumpy filling?
Use room temperature cream cheese and beat thoroughly.
Storage and Make-Ahead Guidelines
- Refrigerate in airtight container up to 5 days
- Freeze uncoated balls up to 3 months
- Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving
- Store in single layer to maintain coating
- Keep away from heat and direct sunlight
