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Raspberry Cream Cheese Truffles

Delightful truffles combining rich cream cheese and the tartness of raspberries, perfect for desserts or gifts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed Substitute with fresh raspberries with caution on moisture.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish
  • 10 oz white or dark chocolate, melted Choose your preference.
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs Optional for topping.
  • to taste fresh raspberries For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add the crushed freeze-dried raspberries and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Rolling and Freezing
  1. Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Freeze the truffles for another 30 minutes.
Coating
  1. While the truffles freeze, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Let excess chocolate drip off and optionally sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
  4. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh raspberries before serving. Enjoy your truffles!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Let sit at room temperature before serving. Experiment with different chocolate coatings or mix in other freeze-dried fruits.