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Irresistibly Best Strawberry Velvet Cheesecake Truffles

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Irresistibly Best Strawberry Velvet Cheesecake Truffles
Servings 12 Truffles
These Best Strawberry Velvet Cheesecake Truffles are a no-bake strawberry cheesecake dessert made with cream cheese, graham crackers, freeze-dried strawberries, and white chocolate. Easy to make with just 5 ingredients, these strawberry cheesecake truffles are perfect for holidays, parties, and make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

For the Truffle Base

  • 12 sheets graham crackers broken into pieces
  • or about 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • avoid fresh or dehydrated strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese brick-style, softened

For Sweetness & Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz white chocolate or vanilla almond bark melted
  • Recommended Equipment
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small cookie scoop or spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate

Instructions

  • Make the Truffle Base
  • Crush the graham crackers:
  • Add graham cracker sheets to a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
  • Blend in strawberries and cream cheese:
  • Add freeze-dried strawberries to the crumbs and pulse to combine.
  • Add softened cream cheese and process until the mixture is smooth, thick, and cohesive.
  • Incorporate powdered sugar:
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl (if needed) and gently mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and smooth. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls.
  • Shape and Chill the Truffles
  • Shape the truffles:
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1–1 ½ tablespoons each). Roll gently between your palms to smooth and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Chill:
  • Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15–30 minutes, until the truffles are firm enough to coat without losing their shape.
  • Coat in White Chocolate
  • Melt the coating:
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or almond bark in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each burst until smooth and fluid.
  • Dip the truffles:
  • Working with a few at a time, dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a fork or dipping tool to turn and coat completely. Tap off excess chocolate and return each coated truffle to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Decorate (optional):
  • While the coating is still soft, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the tops or sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs or crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  • Set and serve:
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set. Serve chilled or slightly cool.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries only: Fresh or dehydrated berries add moisture and can make the truffle mixture too soft or gummy.
Chill before dipping: Proper chilling (15–30 minutes) helps the truffles hold their shape and makes dipping much easier.
Handle sticky mixture smartly: If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it longer or lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar or graham crumbs.
Melt chocolate gently: Overheating chocolate can cause it to seize. Melt in short bursts and stir often for a smooth, glossy coating.
Keep sizes uniform: Use a cookie scoop for even-sized truffles that look neat on a dessert platter and chill evenly.