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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Balls Recipe

No-bake strawberry shortcake truffles — crushed shortbread, cream cheese, and freeze-dried strawberries with a white chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shortbread cookies, finely crushed
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, pulverized into a fine powder
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted (for drizzling)

Equipment

  • Food processor or a sturdy plastic bag with a rolling pin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or a silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Small microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate

Method
 

  1. Place the shortbread cookies into a food processor and pulse until they reach a fine, sandy consistency. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the pulverized freeze-dried strawberry powder to the cookie crumbs and stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix with a spatula until a thick dough forms. If the mixture feels too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  6. Place the balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
  7. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the chilled strawberry bites before serving.