Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert Balls

Ingredients

Filling

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 8–10 fresh strawberries (hulled)

Coating

• 1 cup crushed graham crackers or biscuit crumbs

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

Strawberry Sauce

• 1 cup strawberries, chopped

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

For Frying

• Vegetable oil

Garnish

• Fresh strawberries

• Mint leaves (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Cream Filling

1. In a bowl mix:

• cream cheese

• powdered sugar

• vanilla extract

2. Stir until smooth and creamy.

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2. Wrap the Strawberries

1. Take a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.

2. Wrap it around a whole strawberry.

3. Roll gently into a ball shape.

4. Freeze for 20–30 minutes so they hold their shape.

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3. Coat the Balls

Prepare three bowls:

1️⃣ Flour
2️⃣ Beaten eggs
3️⃣ Breadcrumb + crushed graham crackers

Roll each ball in:
flour → egg → breadcrumbs

For extra crunch you can repeat egg → crumbs again.

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4. Fry

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

2. Fry balls 2–3 minutes until golden brown.

3. Remove and place on paper towels.

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5. Make Strawberry Sauce

1. Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

2. Cook until berries soften.

3. Add cornstarch slurry.

4. Simmer until thick and glossy.

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6. Serve

1. Place warm dessert balls on a plate.

2. Drizzle with strawberry sauce.

3. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint.

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✔ Texture: crispy outside, creamy inside
✔ Flavor: sweet, tangy, creamy strawberry filling
✔ Perfect for: party desserts, café menu, viral food videos.