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Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Balls

Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Balls: Easy, Creamy Delights

Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Balls are easy, creamy delights perfect for any gathering, combining rich cream cheese with vibrant freeze-dried strawberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, preferably full-fat
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract is a substitute
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or light cream/milk
For the Coating
  • 1 cup graham crackers crushed, or gluten-free crackers for GF option
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Shallow dish
  • Tablespoon
  • Plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually mix in 1 cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ cup of heavy cream until well combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
  3. While the filling chills, combine 1 cup of crushed graham crackers with ½ cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries in a shallow dish. Stir until combined and set aside.
  4. Once the filling is firm, scoop out portions with a tablespoon and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Dust hands with powdered sugar if sticky.
  5. Roll each ball in the graham cracker coating until well-coated, then place them on a clean plate.
  6. Arrange on a serving platter. Optional: drizzle melted white chocolate on top before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These no-bake balls are versatile and can be adapted for vegan diets. They are best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

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