Dietetic Cream Cheese Balls
Submitted by chadfletcher
Creamy, nutty truffles made from just cream cheese and chopped pecans, rolled into balls and dipped in sugar-free chocolate coating. No baking, no fuss, and about 25 bite-sized treats ready in 30 minutes. A dietetic candy that feels indulgent.
YIELD
25 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
0 minREADY
30 minSometimes the best candy recipes are the ones with the shortest ingredient list. Cream cheese, finely chopped pecans, and a dip in melted sugar-free chocolate coating is all it takes to produce a tray of truffles that look and taste like they came from a confectionery.
The tangy cream cheese center plays against the crunchy pecans and the sweet snap of the chocolate shell. Every bite has that satisfying contrast of textures and flavors.
No cooking, no baking, just mixing, chilling, rolling, and dipping. About 30 minutes of hands-on work gets you 25 pieces, which makes this a smart recipe for holiday candy trays or anytime you need a quick homemade gift.
Kitchen Tips
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing so it blends smoothly with the pecans
- Chill the mixture until firm enough to roll but not rock-hard; you want it pliable, not crumbly
- Dip using two forks for the neatest coating, letting excess chocolate drip off before setting on wax paper
- Choose whitecote for an elegant look or milkcote for a classic chocolate finish
Ingredients
Directions
Cream the cream cheese and add pecans.
Chill until cheese will form balls.
Dip balls into melted whitecote or milkcote chocolate coating.
Makes about 25 balls.
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