Description
These Decadent Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles are a luscious no-bake treat combining creamy cream cheese, fresh raspberries, and a crunchy graham cracker base, all encased in rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for parties or as an elegant dessert bite, these truffles offer a delightful balance of tangy fruit and sweet chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 227 g cream cheese, softened
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 110 g fresh raspberries, washed and well dried
- 180 ml whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 75 g graham cracker crumbs
- 425 g semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to break them up too much.
- Incorporate Topping and Graham Crackers: Add the whipped topping to the cream cheese and raspberry mixture. Fold carefully to preserve the light and airy texture. Next, stir in the graham cracker crumbs evenly throughout the mixture.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the mixture into the freezer and chill for approximately 2 hours until it firms up and is easier to handle for rolling.
- Form Truffle Balls: Once firm, scoop the mixture and roll it into approximately 30 evenly sized balls. Place the formed balls on a tray and return to the freezer for another 2 hours to solidify fully.
- Melt Chocolate and Dip: Melt the semi-sweet baking chocolate until smooth, then let it cool slightly to avoid melting the truffles. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate to coat completely and place them back on the tray.
- Optional Decoration and Storage: Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the coated truffles for decoration. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure raspberries are dried thoroughly to avoid adding excess moisture to the mixture.
- Use a gentle folding technique to keep raspberries intact and maintain a light texture.
- For easy rolling, keep the mixture well chilled and your hands slightly cold or lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust chocolate coating thickness based on preference; thinner coats will be more delicate.
