Description
Delight in these no-bake Strawberry Shortcake Balls, a luscious treat combining creamy strawberry-infused cream cheese filling rolled in a sweet graham cracker and freeze-dried strawberry coating. Perfect for summer gatherings or an easy dessert fix, these bite-sized delights are simple to make and packed with classic strawberry shortcake flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into a fine powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Cream Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla extract, then mix until evenly combined and pink in color. Fold in the heavy cream until the filling is smooth and slightly loosened. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the graham cracker crumbs and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined with golden crumbs and pink strawberry flecks.
- Roll the Balls: Once the filling has chilled, scoop out approximately one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into smooth, round balls with your hands. If the filling feels too sticky, lightly grease your hands with a small amount of oil or butter. Repeat until all the filling has been used, forming about 12-15 balls.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each ball in the graham cracker and strawberry coating, gently pressing the crumbs to ensure they adhere evenly. Place the coated balls on a tray or plate and refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- If the cream cheese isn’t soft enough, microwave it for 10-15 seconds to make beating easier.
- You can substitute freeze-dried strawberries with fresh strawberries for the filling but it will add moisture and may require more chilling time.
- Store the balls covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Lightly greasing your hands when rolling helps prevent the filling from sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, no bake dessert, cream cheese balls, graham cracker coating, summer treats
