Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles
- Start by gathering your food processor and adding the graham cracker crumbs alongside the freeze-dried strawberries. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a sandy, fine texture that resembles sandpaper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Neufchâtel cheese, pure vanilla bean paste, and fine sea salt. Using an electric mixer, cream the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the sandy crumb mixture to the cream cheese batter until fully combined. Aim for a firm dough that easily holds its shape.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture and roll it between your palms to form smooth balls. Place each truffle carefully on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pop the baking sheet with the truffles into the freezer for at least 60 minutes. This chilling time is crucial for firming up the truffles.
- Prepare a double boiler or microwave to melt the white chocolate chips mixed with refined coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
- Retrieve the chilled truffles and dip each one into the melted white chocolate using a fork to submerge them completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before returning the coated truffles to the baking sheet.
- Immediately after coating, sprinkle each truffle with a dusting of extra freeze-dried strawberry powder. Allow the truffles to set for a few minutes at room temperature.
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Notes
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
