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Whisk of Wisdom Wednesday! Brought to you by the OSGA!

Whisk of Wisdom Wednesday! Brought to you by the OSGA!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles

 Ingredients: 

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheet graham crackers) 

  • 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese 

  • 1/3 cup (40g) confectioners’ sugar 

  • 1/3 cup (55g) finely diced strawberries* 

  • 10 ounces (280g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped* 

  • optional: 1 drop red or pink food coloring 

Instructions: 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. 

  1. Using a handheld mixer or a food processor, mix the graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, and confectioners’ sugar together. Keep mixing—and even use your hands for a minute—until it all comes together to form 1 big clump. With a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the strawberries. The mixture will be wet from the strawberries. 

  1. Drop balls—about 1.5 – 2 teaspoons of mixture per truffle—onto the lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. During this time, the truffles will “set” making them easier to roll into smooth balls. Roll into smoother balls after they’ve been refrigerated. Place back into the refrigerator as you melt the chocolate. 

  1. Coat in chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave by placing the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. You can use a liquid measuring cup. Its depth makes it easier for dipping. Melt in 15 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. 

  1. Dip each truffle into the chocolate using a fork. When lifting the ball out of the chocolate, remember to tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place balls back onto the baking sheet after you dip each one. Stir food coloring into any leftover white chocolate, then drizzle over truffles. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate has completely set before serving. 

 

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles are the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness. The rich cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and smooth white chocolate coating make them an irresistible treat for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or whenever you need a little indulgence! 

Fun fact: White Chocolate is a Modern Invention – Unlike dark and milk chocolate, white chocolate was first made in the 1930s by Nestlé to use up extra cocoa butter. It doesn’t contain cocoa solids, which is why it has a smooth, creamy taste! Because it contains no cocoa solids, white chocolate technically isn’t “chocolate” by definition. 

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