Blood Orange Cheesecake Bombs with Zesty Citrus Lava Center
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 450g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp blood orange juice
- 1 tbsp blood orange zest
Citrus Lava Center
- 1/3 cup blood orange curd
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp orange zest
Coating
- 2 cups crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Garnish
Powdered sugar
- Extra blood orange zest
- Thin blood orange slices
- Edible glitter sugar
Directions
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, blood orange juice, and blood orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Chill mixture for 15 minutes until slightly firm.
Scoop small portions of cheesecake filling and flatten gently in your hand.
Add a spoonful of blood orange curd in the center and seal into balls.
Freeze cheesecake bombs for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Mix melted white chocolate with coconut oil until glossy.
Dip cheesecake bombs into white chocolate, then roll in crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers.
Decorate with powdered sugar, citrus zest, thin blood orange slices, and edible glitter sugar for a sparkling lava effect.
Chill before serving for the best texture.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories: ~340 kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 1g