Easy Chocolate Truffles
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Easy Chocolate Truffles
Description
Easy Chocolate Truffles use a base of whipped cream cheese blended with melted semi-sweet chocolate squares. Once mixed and chilled, the mixture is rolled into small balls that are coated in melted chocolate for a glossy outer shell. Optional flavorings like mint, almond, or rum extracts can be added to customize the taste. The dipping step locks in the creamy filling and gives a firm bite to the outside.
The texture balances creaminess from the cheese and a slightly firm bite from the chilled mixture and outer chocolate coating. These truffles need refrigeration to hold their shape and are best served chilled. Garnishing options enable visual flair for presentation and variety.
Truffles work well as after-dinner treats or festive gifts, conveniently sized to pop into your mouth or share. The recipe's simplicity requires few ingredients and straightforward steps: whip, melt, mix, chill, shape, and coat.
Ingredients
- 20 semi-sweet chocolate 20 squares, squares
- one ounces cream cheese package
Instructions
- Start by whipping your cream cheese with a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Take 8 of the chocolate squares and melt them in a microwave safe measuring glass in the microwave.
- If you want to use flavoring, you can now add 1 or two teaspoons of mint,almond or rum, or if you are so inclined you can add a 1/4 cup of your favorite liqueur,
- Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture in the bowl, and proceed to whip them together thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about an hour, until it’s firm enough to handle.
- Once the mixture has firmed up in the refrigerator, take about 2 teaspoons and roll it into a ball, placing on trays covered with wax paper.
- Once those are rolled, it is time to dip! Melt the remaining chocolate squares and then dip each into the chocolate, using a fork. Once the chocolate has dripped off to an acceptable coating, place back on the cookie sheets.
- Then you can garnish with whatever your heart desires; I have done little stars sprinkled on, you can do nuts or coconut or whatever you can think of. This year I used a tip and an icing bag and did white chocolate on top, a very delicious contrast.
- Let the outside of the truffles harden. Store in a closed container with layers of parchment or waxed paper between the layers of truffles to keep them from sticking together.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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