Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Truffles Recipe: A Decadent Delight
Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Truffles that blend the flavors of chocolate and cherries into an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped cherries
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop the mixture and shape it into small balls.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
- Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Let truffles sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Cherry, Cheesecake, Truffles, Dessert