Cheesecake Truffles Food

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add graham crumbs, sugar, peanut butter and 2 Tbsp. nuts; mix well.
• Scoop cream cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, using about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture for each ball. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 10 min.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip cream cheese balls, 1 at a time, into melted chocolate, turning until evenly coated with chocolate. Return to baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining nuts.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• While the cream cheese is still cold from the refrigerator place it in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat for a minute until softened.
• Switch the mixer to it's lowest speed and add the powdered sugar and beat until combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Switch the mixer off and fold through roughly 2/3 of the crushed cookies using a spoon. Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour, preferably two.
• Place the remaining crushed cookies into a small shallow bowl and line a baking tray with non stick baking paper.
• Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and roll into rough balls before rolling in the crushed cookies. Roll the mixture again in between the palm of your hands and place on the baking paper. Rolling the crushed cookies helps get the surface somewhat smooth, but given the mixture is quite soft it will be difficult to form perfect balls.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, or in the microwave.
• Using two forks, or a chocolate dipper if you have one, dip the cheesecake mixture in the melted chocolate and use the forks to remove the truffle from the chocolate. Tap the fork to remove excess chocolate and place back on the baking paper to set.
• Sprinkle with remaining cookies crumbs.
• Refrigerate until set and then store in a sealed container.

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl and whip using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours more.
• Scoop cheesecake into small balls using a melon baller or a tablespoon-sized scoop. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Freeze cheesecake balls, 8 hours to overnight.
• Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in shortening until consistency is smooth and easy to work with.
• Dip each cheesecake ball into chocolate to coat; replace on the cookie sheet. Garnish with sliced almonds while chocolate is still warm.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES (3 WAYS)

Steps:

• Make the truffle base: Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer. Mix in the sugar, extract, and graham cracker crumbs.
• Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon size balls of the cheesecake mixture onto the cookie sheet.
• If you're making the graham coated truffles, continue without chilling. Freeze the cookie sheet of naked truffles for about 30 minutes if you're making the chocolate covered truffles or fried truffles.
• To make graham coated truffles: roll each truffle in a bowl of graham cracker crumbs. Roll between the palms of your hand to make a uniform ball, then roll in the bowl again. Chill until they're not too soft, about 30 minutes.
• To make chocolate covered truffles: melt chocolate according to package directions. I like melting the chocolate in a disposable paper bowl for easy cleanup. Dip each truffle in the chocolate and tap off the excess, then place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles. Chill to set, about 10-20 minutes.
• To make the fried truffles: place oil in a deep 3 or 4 Qt pot and attach a candy thermometer to the side. Heat on medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F. Meanwhile, whisk the pancake mix and water until smooth. Let it sit until the oil is ready. Place a paper towel on a cookie sheet and place the flour in a small bowl. Once the oil is ready, roll each truffle in the flour, then dip in the batter. Use two spoons to carefully get the truffle into the hot oil without splattering. Cook for just a few minutes, 2-3 at a time, rolling them with a spoon to make sure they get evenly cooked, until they are golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon to the paper towels. Once they're done, serve topped with powdered sugar.
• Store chocolate covered truffles or graham coated truffles in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Eat fried truffles while warm, or at least the same day they are fried.

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, mixing well after each addition.
• Freeze 2-1/2 hours. (Dough will still be slightly soft and sticky.)
• Sprinkle hands with some of the remaining sugar. (This will help prevent dough from sticking to your hands.) Use to shape cream cheese mixture into 40 balls, using about 1 rounded tsp. cream cheese mixture for each ball and sprinkling hands with remaining powdered sugar as needed. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Refrigerate 15 min. or until firm.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip bottom halves of cheese balls, 1 at a time, into graham crumbs; place, crumb sides down, on waxed paper-covered plate. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate 15 min. or until firm. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

LIGHTENED-UP CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Position the racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Put a small roasting pan on the lower rack and fill about 1/3 full of water. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and wrap the outside bottom of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent any leaks.
• 2. Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, water, and melted butter in a medium bowl until moistened. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes, while preparing the filling.
• 3. Filling: Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium power until soft and melted, about 1 minute, depending on the power of your oven. Stir until smooth. Puree the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and flour and continue to puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until smooth. Add the egg, egg whites, espresso, and vanilla and puree until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until just combined. Pour over the prepared crust.
• 4. Put the pan on the upper rack in the oven and bake until just set and the center jiggles slightly, about 50 to 55 minutes. Turn off the oven and let stand in the oven for 1 hour. Remove the cheesecake to a cooling rack and run a knife around the edge of the pan.
• 5. Let stand at room temperature until cooled, about 2 hours, and then refrigerate until well chilled, 8 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving. For easier serving, slice with a clean hot knife, wiped clean after each slice. Serve each slice with a few fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

OREO® CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place 36 sandwich cookies in a food processor.
• If you'd like to decorate the finished truffles with cookie crumbs, discard the filling from any remaining cookies and place the wafers in a small resealable bag. Crush with a rolling pin and set aside until needed.
• Pulse the cookies in the food processor until they become fine crumbs. Add cream cheese and powdered sugar; process until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove cookie mixture from the refrigerator and roll into forty-eight 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Toward the end of the chilling time, place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove balls from the refrigerator and dip, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Shake off any excess and place back on the lined baking sheet. Sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs and/or candy sprinkles over truffles while chocolate is still wet.
• Place truffles in the refrigerator until coating is set, about 15 minutes.

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLE BOMBS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper; spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• In blender: mix the cake ingredients until smooth, pour into prepared pan.
• Bake until set (about 30 minutes); cake should be firm, but not dried or curling around the edges; cool in fridge.
• While the cake is chilling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• Cut cake into 24 or 32 small squares; place on lined baking sheet; freeze for 1-2 hours.
• Near the end of the freezing time, melt dipping chocolates (SEPARATELY).
• TO FINISH: Using a fork dip each square in the melted chocolate on all sides; set on parchment lined baking sheet until set. These can be dipped in another chocolate or drizzled with the white chocolate.
• Freeze briefly to set.
• Transfer to small confectionary paper cups (optional).
• Seal truffles in a zip-top freezer bag for up to two months.
• Serve frozen or slightly thawed.

OREO CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Crush Oreos in a food processor until smooth.
• Blend in cream cheese.
• Make balls out of about 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
• Dip into melted chocolate and let harden.
• Keep refrigerated.