Cream Cheese Truffles with Variations
Course
Dessert
Servings
5
dozen
Servings
5
dozen
Ingredients
8
oz
cream cheese
softened
2
c
sugar
powdered
2
c
chocolate chips
semisweet
1 1/2
t
vanilla extract
or favorite oil based extract
1
c
chocolate for melting
2
c
dark chocolate chips
For Peanut Butter Variation
1
c
peanut butter
2
Tbl
heavy cream
For Chocolate Raspberry variations
2
Tbl
raspberry preserves
For Nut Variation
60
Hazelnuts
or almonds
Instructions
Melt chocolate chips your favorite way.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla (add peanut butter or preserves if using) until no streaks remain.
Chill until firm.
Shape into 1 inch balls. (Formed around nut if using)
Chill again.
Melt dark chocolate chips and melting chocolate in double boiler.
Dip truffles balls and set aside to cool.
Redip if desired.
Optional: Instead of dipping in chocolate, roll in ground nuts, cocoa or powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to store in refrigerator.