These truffles take a little work, but they are the ultimate indulgence. I discovered my love of cheesecake truffles a few years ago, and I cannot get enough of those delicious bites. Sandwiched between layers of eggless chocolate chip cookie dough, cheesecake is taken to a whole new level!
Ingredients Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Cheesecake
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (from 2 whole graham crackers)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
- 16 ounces melting chocolate or semisweet baking chocolate
- Extra graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles, for garnish
Method Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Make the Cheesecake
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and graham cracker crumbs in a large bowl using a hand mixer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once the cheesecake mixture is cold, scoop 1-tablespoon balls onto a waxed paper–lined cookie sheet. (You will get about 22 cheesecake balls using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop.) Cut each ball in half, for a total of about 44 balls. Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in the vanilla, milk, and salt. Slowly add the flour and mix on low until incorporated. Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Scoop 1-tablespoon balls onto a waxed paper–lined cookie sheet. (You will get about 38 cookie balls using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assemble the Truffles
- Flatten each cold cookie dough ball with the palm of your hand. Place a cheesecake truffle in the center of each cookie dough round and wrap it around the cheesecake. Roll between your hands to seal and form a large ball. It’s okay if the cheesecake pokes through a little. Repeat until all truffles have been made. Refrigerate again, for at least 15 minutes. (They can also be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight.) You will have about 38 truffles, with a few cheesecake balls left over. Discard the extra cheesecake . . . or eat it!
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package directions and line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Dip each truffle into the chocolate and coat completely (see Candy Dipping Tips page 29). Tap off the excess and set onto the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles. Refrigerate to set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Truffles will keep for up to 5 days.
Tip You’re not limited to chocolate chip cookie dough—you can use your favorite cookie dough recipe for these truffles. Just leave out the leavening and eggs in your recipe; you can substitute 1 tablespoon milk for each egg to help bind the mixture.