Description
Delicious bite-sized treats that combine fresh strawberries, creamy cheese, and buttery shortcake for a nostalgic dessert experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Cream cheese
- Shortcake or buttery cookies
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries; slice large ones in half and macerate with sugar for 10 minutes.
- Mix the Filling: Combine softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sugar in a bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the strawberries without mashing them.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a cookie scoop to form small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll in crushed cookies or shortcake, optionally dip in melted chocolate.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate and enjoy these delightful bites!
Notes
Keep hands moistened when shaping to prevent sticking. Use the freshest strawberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, truffles, dessert, summer treat, family favorite