Cheesecake truffles deliver all the flavors of classic cheesecake in bite-sized form. Cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and crushed graham crackers are mixed, chilled, and dipped in chocolate for a simple no-bake treat perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Cheesecake Truffles
If you enjoy cheesecake, these truffles are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re simple to prepare, travel well, and can be made ahead of time. I like coating them in chocolate and finishing with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for extra texture and flavor. Store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Common Questions About Making Cheesecake Truffles
What are cheesecake truffles?
Cheesecake truffles are small, no-bake confections made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and crushed graham crackers. The mixture is scooped into portions, chilled until firm, then rolled and coated in chocolate for a bite-sized dessert that tastes like cheesecake.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields about 15 truffles at roughly 1 inch each. It can easily be doubled for larger batches, or you can use a smaller scoop for more, bite-sized truffles.
How long do they last?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, cheesecake truffles will keep for up to five days. For best texture, consume within that time.
How can I decorate these truffles?
Chocolate coating is classic, but you can vary the finish: drizzle dark or white chocolate, roll them in crushed graham crackers, or top with crushed freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries for a fruity contrast. White chocolate makes a nice sweet variation.
Other truffle ideas
There are many truffle varieties to try if you’re experimenting beyond cheesecake, such as chocolate truffles, strawberry cake truffles, and brownie truffles.
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Cheesecake Truffles
Cheesecake truffles bring cheesecake flavor into a bite-sized, no-bake treat—perfect for parties and gifts.
10 minutes
3 hours
3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 graham crackers, broken into small pieces
- 8 ounces melting chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers. Mash until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Once chilled, roll each portion into a smooth ball and return to the fridge for 5 minutes to firm up further.
- Melt the chocolate until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the baking sheet.
- Decorate as desired with extra chocolate drizzle or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or freeze-dried fruit.
- Chill again until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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