No Bake Cheesecake Truffles Three Ways - Graham Chocolate Fried

Prep: 45 minCook: 6 min20 servingsmediumAmerican
No Bake Cheesecake Truffles Three Ways - Graham Chocolate Fried

Creamy cheesecake truffles made with cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then finished three delicious ways. Roll in graham cracker crumbs for a classic coating, dip in melted chocolate for an elegant treat, or batter and fry for a warm carnival-style dessert. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you want impressive desserts without turning on the oven. The no-bake base comes together quickly with just a hand mixer, and each coating method offers a different texture and flavor experience.

Vegetarian

Ingredients

20 servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    Greek yogurt cream cheese1:1lighter

    softer texture

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  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    powdered sugar1:1texture

    dissolves easier

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  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    almond extract1:1flavoradds tree_nuts

    stronger flavor so use less

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  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
    cookie crumbs1:1flavor

    any crisp cookie works

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  • 8 ounces Candiquik (Almond Bark, or other baking chocolate for dipping)
  • 1 ½ cups pancake mix, the kind you mix with water
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer

  2. 2

    Mix in sugar, extract, and graham cracker crumbs

  3. 3

    Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper

  4. 4

    Scoop 1 tablespoon size balls of the cheesecake mixture onto the cookie sheet

  5. 5

    For graham coated: roll each truffle in graham cracker crumbs, roll between palms to make uniform ball, roll in crumbs again, chill until firm

  6. 6

    For chocolate covered: freeze truffles for 30 minutes, melt chocolate according to package directions, dip each truffle in chocolate and tap off excess, place on wax paper lined sheet, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles, chill to set

  7. 7

    For fried: freeze truffles for 30 minutes, place oil in deep 3 or 4 Qt pot with candy thermometer, heat on medium until oil reaches 350°F, whisk pancake mix and water until smooth, let sit until oil is ready, place flour in small bowl, roll each truffle in flour then dip in batter, carefully place in hot oil using two spoons, cook 2-3 at a time for 2-3 minutes rolling with spoon until golden brown, remove with slotted spoon to paper towels, serve topped with powdered sugar

Tips

Tip 1

Use disposable paper bowls when melting chocolate for easy cleanup and less mess

Tip 2

Let pancake batter sit while oil heats to ensure proper consistency for frying

Tip 3

Freeze truffles before chocolate dipping or frying to help them hold their shape during coating

Good to Know

Storage

chocolate covered and graham coated truffles in refrigerator up to 4 days, eat fried truffles same day

Make Ahead

can make truffle base and freeze for later coating

Serve With

chocolate and graham versions chilled, fried version warm with powdered sugar

Common Mistakes

Watch

don't skip freezing step before chocolate dipping or frying to prevent melting

Watch

don't overcrowd oil when frying to maintain temperature

Watch

use candy thermometer for accurate oil temperature to avoid soggy or burnt coating

Substitutions

granulated sugar→
powdered sugar1:1texture

dissolves easier

Full guide →
graham cracker crumbs→
cookie crumbs1:1flavor

any crisp cookie works

Full guide →
cream cheese→
Greek yogurt cream cheese1:1lighter

softer texture

Full guide →
vanilla extract→
almond extract1:1flavoradds tree_nuts

stronger flavor so use less

Full guide →
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FAQ

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, make the truffle base and freeze the balls, then coat when ready to serve. Graham and chocolate versions keep 4 days refrigerated.

What if I don't have a candy thermometer for frying?

Test oil temperature by dropping a small bit of batter in - it should sizzle immediately and float. Too hot if it browns instantly.

Can I freeze the finished truffles?

Graham and chocolate coated versions freeze well for up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator. Don't freeze fried versions.