Ingredients:
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, finely minced
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or callets
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberry powder (optional garnish)
Instructions:
- Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Gradually beat in the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully incorporated and silky smooth.
- Gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs until just combined, followed by the finely minced raspberries. Do not overmix; stop when the color is mostly uniform.
- Cover the cheesecake mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to handle.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion the chilled mixture into uniform balls (about 1 tablespoon each), and quickly roll them between your palms to form smooth spheres. Place these on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the rolled balls to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up thoroughly before dipping.
- Combine the white chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the truffle balls from the freezer. Using a dipping fork, fully submerge each ball into the melted white chocolate. Lift, gently tap to remove excess chocolate, and place it back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Immediately garnish with freeze-dried raspberry powder, if using, before the chocolate coating begins to set.
- Refrigerate the finished truffles until the white chocolate coating is completely firm, approximately 30 minutes.