Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles Food

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Begin by beating the cream cheese in a large bowl, then slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over the stove, or the microwave, then add to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
• If you want different flavours, you can add a teaspoon or two of extract. Or divide the batter and make several flavours.
• Place the bowl in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to allow the filling to firm up so you can roll it.
• Remove the truffle filling from the fridge and roll into balls between 1/2 and 1 inch in size and place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. I like to use a melon baller as it is the perfect size.
• Melt the chocolate candy melts in the microwave or double boiler and then dip the truffle balls in the melted chocolate. You can lower the truffle into the chocolate with a fork or use a chocolate dipping tool.
• Move back to the silicone baking sheet to allow the chocolate shell to harden. If you want to decorate with sprinkles, do so before the chocolate sets.
• Once the shell has hardened, move the truffles to an air tight container and store in the refrigerator.

EASY CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or slotted spoon, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
• In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until they are completely melted.
• Add the chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well-combined. At this point, you can optionally add in vanilla extract or liqueur, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and/or dried cherries. Cover the truffle mixture with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for an hour.
• Using a tablespoon to guide your measurements, portion and roll the truffle mixture into 1-inch balls in the palms of your hands. Pour some coconut flakes into a shallow bowl and roll the truffles in the flakes until evenly coated.
• Serve immediately and refrigerate between snacking. Enjoy!

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 oz. chocolate as directed on package. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls; place on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Melt remaining chocolate. Use fork to dip truffles in chocolate; return to prepared baking sheet. Add decorations as desired. Refrigerate 1 hour.

EASY DECADENT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls.

EASY OREO TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
• Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

MILK CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate chips in a heavy sauce pan.
• Add other 2 ingredients and cook and stir till all are melted and well incorporated.
• Chill till firm.
• Form into size ball you wish, placing on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill till ready to dip.
• Melt dipping chocolate in microwave and dip each truffle in dipping chocolate placing on another wax paper lined cookie sheet and chill in fridge till chocolate is set.
• Store in airtight container in fridge.
• Amount is determined by size you make them.
• Prep time does not include chill time.

CHOCOLATE CREAM TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, honey and liqueur with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and almonds; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
• Roll cream cheese mixture into 24 balls, using a scant tablespoonful of the cream cheese mixture for each ball. Roll in cocoa until evenly coated. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.