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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls

A quick and no-bake treat that combines creamy white chocolate and tart raspberries, perfect for busy days and impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature Let sit at room temperature or microwave briefly to soften.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed into powder (or 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, mashed and drained)
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs About 8–10 crackers.
  • 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips or premium couverture, divided About 9 oz for melting + 3 oz for drizzling.
Optional Garnish
  • extra freeze-dried raspberry crumbs
  • white chocolate shavings
  • finely chopped pistachios

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature or microwave for 10 seconds until just soft.
Make Cheesecake Base
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
Add Raspberry and Crumbs
  1. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried raspberries and the graham cracker crumbs. Adjust consistency with more crumbs or cream if needed.
Chill for Shape
  1. Using a cookie scoop, portion mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
Melt Chocolate
  1. Melt about 9 oz of white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in bursts until smooth.
Dip the Balls
  1. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and return to parchment paper.
Garnish and Chill
  1. Sprinkle with optional garnishes before the chocolate sets. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to set.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy these cheesecake balls cold.

Notes

Use freeze-dried raspberries for concentrated flavor. Room temperature cream cheese mixes better. Make ahead: Centers can be prepared one day in advance.