Valentine’s Rose Cheesecake Truffles
These Valentine’s Rose Cheesecake Truffles are a perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones. With delicate flavors of rose syrup, cardamom, and creamy cheesecake, they’re a luxurious indulgence. Coated in shredded coconut and garnished with dried rose petals, they make the perfect festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cookie crumbs (graham crackers or digestive biscuits)
- 4 oz (½ cup) cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons rose syrup
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (for garnishing)
- Dried rose petals (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs, cream cheese, powdered sugar, rose syrup, cardamom powder, vanilla extract, and almond flour.
- Stir until a smooth, dough-like consistency forms.
- Shape the Truffles:
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Roll each truffle in shredded coconut to coat.
- Garnish with dried rose petals for an elegant touch.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the rose syrup with rose water for a lighter floral flavor.
- Dried rose petals can be found at specialty stores or online. If you prefer, you can use other edible flowers for a unique garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg