Strawberry Cheese Ball
Transform your dessert table with this exquisite Strawberry Cheese Ball—a vibrant, no-bake treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat! This recipe combines the creamy richness of softened cream cheese and butter with the sweet, fruity punch of freeze-dried and fresh strawberries, delivering an irresistible balance of flavors. Coated in a crunchy layer of graham cracker crumbs, this dessert cheese ball is easy to mold, quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, and requires no baking. Perfect for a party centerpiece or a unique snack, it pairs beautifully with cookies, crackers, or fresh fruit for serving. Bursting with strawberry essence and the perfect touch of sweetness, this recipe is guaranteed to please both kids and adults alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries (diced small)
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- Crackers, cookies, or fruit (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure there are no lumps.
Mix in the freeze-dried strawberry powder and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated, giving the mixture a beautiful pink color and intense strawberry flavor.
Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to make it firmer and easier to handle.
Once chilled, shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands or plastic wrap to help mold it into shape.
Pour the graham cracker crumbs onto a flat plate and roll the cheese ball in the crumbs until fully coated.
Place the cheese ball onto a serving dish and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes to firm up before serving.
Serve the Strawberry Cheese Ball with crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.6 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1669 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.9 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1710 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
