Description
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bites deliver pure indulgence in miniature form. Creamy cheese, tangy berries, and rich white chocolate combine for an elegant dessert that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ¼ cup (40 grams) fresh raspberries, mashed or raspberry preserves
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Garnish:
- Freeze-dried raspberry powder or crushed freeze-dried raspberries
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese mixture until velvety smooth, blending powdered sugar and vanilla extract with precision to create a luxurious base.
- Carefully incorporate mashed raspberries into the cream cheese blend, ensuring an even, vibrant distribution throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the raspberry-infused cream cheese filling for half an hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and firm up for easier handling.
- Delicately scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled mixture, rolling each into perfect spherical shapes with gentle pressure.
- Arrange the formed cheesecake spheres on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to the freezer for one hour to achieve a solid, structured consistency.
- Create a silky white chocolate coating by microwaving chocolate chips with coconut oil, stirring between short intervals until achieving a glossy, smooth texture.
- Carefully submerge each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete and elegant coverage.
- Gently tap off excess chocolate, allowing each bite to develop a pristine, even coating before placing back on the parchment.
- While the chocolate remains glossy, dust with freeze-dried raspberry powder or artfully drizzle additional melted white chocolate for an elevated presentation.
- Chill the finished raspberry cheesecake bites in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to solidify the decadent coating and optimize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep these delightful bites ahead of time for a stress-free dessert that impresses guests with minimal effort.
- Freeze the cheesecake mixture thoroughly to ensure clean, perfectly shaped balls that hold their form during dipping.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly with raspberries.
- Melt white chocolate carefully to prevent seizing, stirring gently and using short microwave intervals for perfect consistency.
- Store these elegant treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them a convenient make-ahead dessert.
- Keep freeze-dried raspberry powder on hand for an elegant garnish that adds both color and intense fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg