Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (80g) black cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark), melted
- Graham cracker crumbs or crushed nuts for coating (optional)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped black cherries gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the cheesecake balls for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Tap off any excess chocolate.
- Place the coated truffles back on the parchment paper.
- Optionally, roll the truffles in graham cracker crumbs or crushed nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate coating.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 16 servings):
- Calories: Approximately 180 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 60mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.