Maria Cookie Truffles (Guava and Cream Cheese)
These no-bake Maria Cookie Truffles are made with crushed Galletas María, cream cheese, and sweet guava paste. Rolled in cookie crumbs and topped with guava, they're an easy Cuban-inspired dessert with just 3 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Maria cookies (Galletas Maria)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 ounces guava paste, divided
Instructions
- Crush the cookies. Add the Maria cookies to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Alternatively, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside 6 to 7 tablespoons of cookie crumbs for coating the truffles.
- Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the remaining cookie crumbs with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Add the guava. Using your fingers, break 1 ounce of guava paste into tiny pieces. Fold the guava pieces into the cookie and cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Shape the truffles. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare the guava topping. Place the remaining 1 ounce of guava paste in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second intervals until softened and smooth enough to drizzle, stirring between intervals.
- Coat and garnish. Remove the truffles from the freezer and roll each one in the reserved cookie crumbs until evenly coated. Top each truffle with a small dollop of softened guava paste. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Maria cookies: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs so they mix evenly with the cream cheese and coat the truffles.
- Guava paste: Break the guava paste into small pieces with your fingers to distribute it throughout the filling. It's sticky, but easier to handle than finely chopping it with a knife.
- Cream cheese: Use softened, full-fat block cream cheese for the best consistency.
- Storage: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Serving: 1truffle, Calories: 54kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 96mg, Potassium: 36mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 12IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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