Description
Delectable white chocolate raspberry cheesecake balls combine creamy cheesecake with tangy raspberry in bite-sized perfection. Elegant dessert spheres roll easily in white chocolate coating, promising rich flavors that delight special occasion guests and casual sweet lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (200 g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
- ½ cup (125 g) raspberries, fresh or frozen, thawed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300 g (10 oz) white chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
- Freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Delicately fold in raspberries, gently crushing to distribute their essence throughout the base mixture.
- Texture Enhancement: Fold graham cracker crumbs into the cheesecake blend, creating a moldable consistency. Refrigerate briefly if the mixture requires firming.
- Shaping Process: Mold the mixture into consistent spheres using a tablespoon as a reference. Position the orbs on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes to solidify.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Melt white chocolate in short microwave bursts, stirring to prevent burning. Incorporate coconut oil to achieve a glossy, smooth coating with optimal fluidity.
- Dipping and Covering: Extract chilled cheesecake spheres and submerge each into the molten white chocolate. Utilize a fork to lift and drain excess chocolate, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Decorative Finishing: Embellish the chocolate-covered balls with crushed freeze-dried raspberries or artistic white chocolate drizzles. Allow decorative elements to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Storage and Serving: Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in a sealed container within the refrigerator, preserving their delicate texture for up to five days.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Control the raspberry and cream cheese ratio to prevent excess liquid, which could compromise the cheesecake ball’s structural integrity. Consider patting raspberries dry before mixing to maintain ideal consistency.
- Chill for Perfect Shaping: Refrigerate the mixture for 30-45 minutes before forming balls, ensuring firmer texture and easier handling. Cold mixture prevents sticky, messy preparations and helps maintain precise spherical shapes.
- Optimize Chocolate Coating: Melt white chocolate at low temperatures, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add coconut oil gradually for smoother, more forgiving coating that creates a professional, glossy finish without cracking.
- Customize Dietary Variations: Swap traditional ingredients for dietary needs – use low-fat cream cheese for lighter version, gluten-free graham crackers for celiac-friendly option, or dairy-free white chocolate for vegan adaptation. Adjust ingredients thoughtfully to maintain original recipe’s delicate balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg