Description
These White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake Balls are a no-bake, gluten-free dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery biscuit base, creamy white chocolate filling, and bursts of fresh raspberries, these bites offer an elegant and crowd-pleasing treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Base:
- 320 g gluten-free digestive biscuits
- 150 g butter, melted and cooled
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 500 g mascarpone or full-fat cream cheese
- 100 g icing sugar
- 250 g white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 300 ml double cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g fresh raspberries
For the Topping:
- 50 g white chocolate, grated
- 50 g fresh raspberries
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
- Line a 9×9-inch square baking tin with non-stick baking paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Crush the gluten-free digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin to create an even base.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone or cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour in the double cream while mixing, and beat for about 1 minute until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Gently fold in the melted and cooled white chocolate until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the filling from splitting.
- Carefully fold in the fresh raspberries, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
Assemble and Chill:
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled biscuit base. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even layer.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.
Decorate and Serve:
- Once set, lift the cheesecake out of the tin using the baking paper overhang.
- Cut into 16–25 squares, depending on your preferred size.
- Sprinkle with grated white chocolate and top each square with a fresh raspberry. Add a drizzle of raspberry coulis if desired.