Strawberry Shortcake Balls
These Strawberry Shortcake Balls are a no-bake dessert truffle recipe made with strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, crushed cookies, and white chocolate coating. It’s a finger food dessert that’s also great for a dessert board.
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I love this no-bake dessert for birthdays, potlucks, and holidays. They’re also great for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or when you need a quick dessert that’s easy to grab at your dessert table.
It’s really good to serve with a cold drink like strawberry milk or a creamy vanilla milkshake, or you can pair them with other sweet treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries or a simple whipped cream dip recipe.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Balls
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake as directed, then let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Once the cake is fully cooled, crumble it into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix together by hand (this is easiest) or with a sturdy spoon until fully combined and smooth. Stir in ¾ cup of the crushed Golden Oreos.
4. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1–2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Freeze the balls for 20 minutes to firm up.
6. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
7. Using a fork, dip one ball at a time into the melted chocolate, turning to fully coat. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then place back onto the parchment-lined sheet. Working quickly (the chocolate sets very fast), sprinkle with the remaining crushed Golden Oreos and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Repeat with remaining balls.
8. Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate has fully hardened, about 10 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before mixing. If it’s even a little warm, the mixture will turn too soft and sticky to roll properly.
- Don’t skip the freezing step before dipping. This helps the balls firm up so they don’t fall apart in the melted chocolate.
- When mixing the cake and cream cheese, use your hands or a sturdy spoon. It may feel messy at first, but this helps everything blend smoothly and evenly.
- If the mixture feels too soft, you can add a little more crushed Golden Oreos to help it hold shape better.
- Work in small batches when dipping in white chocolate because it sets quickly. Keep the rest of the balls in the freezer while you work.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries last or just before serving if you want them to stay bright and crunchy. They soften fast once they touch moisture or chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days for best taste and texture.
- You can also freeze the undipped balls for later use—just thaw slightly before coating in chocolate.
Strawberry Shortcake Balls
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup crushed Golden Oreos
- 10 oz white melting chocolate wafers
- ¼ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake as directed, then let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Once the cake is fully cooled, crumble it into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix together by hand (this is easiest) or with a sturdy spoon until fully combined and smooth. Stir in ¾ cup of the crushed Golden Oreos.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 1–2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Using a fork, dip one ball at a time into the melted chocolate, turning to fully coat. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then place back onto the parchment-lined sheet. Working quickly (the chocolate sets very fast), sprinkle with the remaining crushed Golden Oreos and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Repeat with remaining balls.
- Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate has fully hardened, about 10 minutes.
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