Description
These elegant Valentine’s Rose Cheesecake Truffles are a delightful treat combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the floral sweetness of rose syrup. With cardamom and a touch of almond flour, these truffles are perfect for a romantic celebration!
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
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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.
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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.
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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
- If rose syrup is not available, you can substitute with rose water but reduce the amount to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- You can also add a bit of white chocolate drizzle for extra sweetness and decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (based on 16 truffles)
- Calories: 100mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg