Cheesecake Truffles

These bite-sized, almond-flavored cheesecake truffles are dipped in white chocolate for the ultimate decadent dessert that's perfect for parties.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package sliced almonds
• 12 ounces baking white chocolate (such as Baker's®)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 3

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl and whip using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours more.

Step 5

Scoop cheesecake into small balls using a melon baller or a tablespoon-sized scoop. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Freeze cheesecake balls, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 6

Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in shortening until consistency is smooth and easy to work with.

Step 7

Dip each cheesecake ball into chocolate to coat; replace on the cookie sheet. Garnish with sliced almonds while chocolate is still warm.