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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls

These delightful bite-sized dessert balls combine creamy cheesecake with tart raspberries, all covered in smooth white chocolate, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Provides a rich and creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Enhances the dessert's richness.
  • 1/2 cup raspberries, mashed Adds a burst of flavor and color.
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Provides the crunchy essence of cheesecake.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Balances the tanginess.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Rounds out the flavors.
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips For coating the cheesecake balls.
  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers Optional crunchy exterior.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mashed raspberries and powdered sugar; mix until fully combined.
  2. Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips in intervals, stirring between until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture and stir well.
  4. Gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed.
Forming & Freezing
  1. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
  2. Transfer the tray to the freezer and let the cheesecake balls firm up for at least one hour.
Coating
  1. Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips for coating.
  2. Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  3. Roll the coated ball in crushed graham crackers before returning to the tray.
  4. Freeze again for 15 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled for a delightful dessert.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for even-sized balls. For a stronger raspberry flavor, increase the amount of raspberries. Experiment with different fruits for variations.