Every gingerbread lover will enjoy the delightful fusion of spiced gingersnap cookies, creamy cheesecake, and a white chocolate coating in these irresistible gingerbread truffles this holiday season.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Chill Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread Truffles Recipe
Servings: 30
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
12ouncesgingersnap cookies(340-gram package)
8ouncescream cheese,room temperature (226-gram package)
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
12ounceswhite almond bark(340 grams)
Holiday sprinkles,optional garnish
Instructions
Crush the gingersnap cookies into crumbs using either a food processor or a gallon-size ziplock bag and a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet. You will need to do this in two batches.
Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla to a medium-sized mixing bowl (2 to 3-quart size). Use a handheld mixer on high speed to beat the cream cheese for about 1 minute until smooth.
Lower the mixer speed to medium. Add the gingersnap cookie crumbs and mix just until completely incorporated. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the gingersnap mixture. Roll the scooped gingersnap mixture into balls. Place the rolled balls onto the sprayed parchment paper.
Add the almond bark to a microwave-safe medium-sized bowl. Heat for 45 seconds at full power, stir and continue to heat in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the almond bark is completely melted and smooth.
Roll the gingersnap balls in the melted almond bark. Use a fork to carefully remove the truffles from the almond bark. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess almond bark. Use a toothpick or skewer, if needed, to gently remove the coated truffle from the fork. Immediately sprinkle the truffle with holiday sprinkles. Repeat for the remaining truffles. Once all are coated and sprinkled, return the truffles to the refrigerator to set the coating. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
It is important that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help ensure that there are no cream cheese lumps in your truffles.
You can allow the uncoated cheesecake bites to sit overnight in the refrigerator before the next step. Be sure to pull them out and let them come to room temperature slightly because the cake mix may expand, and the coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon.
If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well after each interval until smooth.