Raspberry Cheesecake Pralines
Raspberry Cheesecake Pralines are delightful, bite-sized treats that combine creamy cheesecake and tart raspberries encased in a crunchy almond shell. Perfect for any occasion, these indulgent morsels burst with flavor and elegance, making them a showstopper at parties or a sweet reward after a long day. Impress your guests with these visually stunning pralines that are surprisingly easy to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped or slivered almonds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. Fold in vanilla extract and raspberries; set aside.
- Create the almond base: Melt butter in a skillet, add almonds, cooking until golden brown.
- Form cups: Press almond mixture into mini muffin tins to create shells; chill for 15 minutes.
- Fill cups: Pipe raspberry cheesecake filling into each almond shell.
- Coat with chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and dip filled pralines; place on parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Experiment with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries for different flavors. For added texture, sprinkle crushed nuts on top before serving.