WW White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls

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WW White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls are healthy and tasty. They are prepared in 1 hour and 25 minutes, so they are good to prepare as a festive dessert or holiday treat. They contain reduced-fat cream cheese, reduced-fat vanilla wafer or digestive biscuit crumbs, powdered sugar, fresh raspberries, vanilla extract, lemon zest, sugar-free or reduced-sugar white chocolate, and optional coconut oil. WW White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls are served with fresh berries, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookies. We can easily store these cheesecake balls in the refrigerator or freezer, so we can make them in advance.

STATS:

  • Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Calories: 95 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Chilling time: 1 hour
  • Serving size: 1 cheesecake ball
  • Cooking time: Nil
  • Serving: 16 cheesecake balls
  • Course: Dessert
  • Preparation time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Hand mixer
  • Food processor
  • Baking paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Fork
  • Refrigerator
  • Measuring cups and spoons

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half cup reduced-fat vanilla wafer
  • 8 oz softened reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Quarter cup powdered sugar
  • Half tsp lemon zest
  • 4 oz sugar-free white chocolate
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Half cup raspberries
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • Utilize the reduced-fat cream cheese to prepare these cheesecake balls, and it will provide a smooth & creamy texture. We would also utilize Neufchâtel cheese or fat-free cream cheese instead if required.

REDUCED-FAT BISCUIT CRUMBS:

  • Include the reduced-fat biscuit crumbs to help the cheesecake mixture hold its shape. They will also provide a pleasant cookie flavor and help absorb excess moisture from the raspberries. We would also utilize vanilla wafers, digestive biscuits, or graham crackers instead if required.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Include the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of these cheesecake balls. It will provide a warm, sweet aroma and complement the creamy filling and fruity raspberries. We would also utilize vanilla essence instead if required.

SUGAR-FREE WHITE CHOCOLATE:

  • It will provide a sweet taste and a smooth, attractive finish. We would also utilize regular white chocolate or a suitable white chocolate-style baking coating instead if required.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, dry the washed raspberries and mash them properly, then remove the extra liquid.
  2. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  3. Include the biscuit crumbs and mashed raspberries, then refrigerate the covered bowl for 45 minutes.
  4. Make 16 small portions of the mixture, roll them into balls and put on the lined tray.
  5. Chill the shaped balls for 30 minutes and heat the white chocolate in the bowl in 20-second intervals.
  6. Dip the chilled balls in the melted chocolate, drip off the extra chocolate, and put the balls on the tray.
  7. Lastly, refrigerate the balls for 20 minutes and serve them chilled.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUIT:

  • Fresh Strawberry Slices
  • Blueberry Fruit Cups
  • Raspberry Salad
  • Mixed Berry Bowls

DESSERTS:

  • Greek Yogurt Parfaits
  • Fresh Fruit Skewers
  • Mini Lemon Cheesecakes
  • Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding

DRINKS:

  • Iced Green Tea
  • Fresh Lemon Water
  • Unsweetened Iced Coffee
  • Raspberry Herbal Tea

TREATS:

  • Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
  • Mini Vanilla Cupcakes
  • White Chocolate Pretzel Bites
  • Mini Fruit Tartlets

HOLIDAY:

  • Christmas Sugar Cookies
  • Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
  • Mini Pavlovas
  • White Chocolate Truffles

TIPS:

  • Keep the mixture chilled so it is easy to shape into balls without stickiness.
  • Coat the balls with a thin layer of white chocolate to keep the dessert light.
  • Melt the chocolate slowly in the oven so it does not burn and become grainy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Place the cheesecake balls in a closed box and store for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the balls in the container for sixty days.

FAQs:

Do frozen raspberries work well in this recipe?

  • Yes, you can thoroughly drain the excess liquid from the frozen raspberries before adding them to the filling.

How can I prevent the mixture from becoming sticky?

  • Chill the mixture a little longer, or add a small amount of biscuit crumbs if needed.

Should I leave the white chocolate out of this dessert?

  • Yes, you can coat the balls with biscuit crumbs or unsweetened cocoa powder instead.

Can I prepare these cheesecake balls ahead of time?

  • Yes, you can make them 24 hours early and store them in a closed container.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 95 kcal

Net carbs: 9 g

Iron: 0.3 mg

Total carbs: 10 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Fiber: 0.5 g

Calcium: 25 mg

Protein: 2 g

Sodium: 75 mg

Potassium: 35 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points