White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 60g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
• 5ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
• 60g (1/2 cup) fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed and well-drained
• 180g (1 1/2 cups) graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
• 340g (12 oz) premium white chocolate for coating
• Fresh raspberries for garnish

Optional Decorations:

• Freeze-dried raspberry powder
• Additional melted white chocolate for drizzling
• Festive sprinkles

Instructions

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Chilling Time: 1.5 hours

Total Time: 2 hours

1. Prepare the filling:

• Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
• Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract
• Gently fold in raspberries, maintaining some texture
• Refrigerate 30 minutes

1. Form truffles:

• Portion mixture using 1-inch (2.5cm) scoop
• Roll into uniform balls
• Coat with graham cracker crumbs
• Freeze 1 hour until firm

1. Chocolate coating:

• Melt white chocolate using double boiler method
• Maintain temperature at 88°F (31°C)
• Dip each ball using dipping fork
• Allow excess to drip off
• Place on parchment paper

1. Finishing touches:

• Decorate while chocolate is wet
• Add fresh raspberry garnish
• Drizzle with contrasting chocolate if desired
• Refrigerate 30 minutes until set

Nutritional Information (per truffle)

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fat: 11g
• Sugar: 15g
• Fiber: 1g

Professional Tips and Techniques

• Use room temperature cream cheese for smoothest texture
• Pat raspberries completely dry to prevent moisture issues
• Temper white chocolate properly for optimal shine
• Chill between each step for best results
• Use premium white chocolate with cocoa butter

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace raspberries with strawberries or blackberries
• Use dark chocolate for coating
• Substitute cookie crumbs for graham crackers
• Add lemon zest for citrus notes
• Create marble effects with dark and white chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these be made in advance?
Yes, store in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Can I freeze these truffles?
Freeze for up to 3 months in airtight container.

Why did my chocolate seize?
Ensure all tools and ingredients are completely dry.

How do I prevent lumpy filling?
Use room temperature cream cheese and beat thoroughly.

Storage and Make-Ahead Guidelines

• Refrigerate in airtight container up to 5 days
• Freeze uncoated balls up to 3 months
• Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving
• Store in single layer to maintain coating
• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight