No Bake Cheesecake Truffles Food

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Use a box of no-bake cheesecake and follow the instructions to make it. I added cherry pie filling to the top. You could choose to add whatever you like: strawberry pie filling, jam, Nutella, or keep it plain. Once you've made the cheesecake, wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least two hours, or overnight.
• Use a melon baller to scoop out balls of frozen cheesecake. The key is to scoop a little bit of crust, cheesecake, and topping in each bite.
• Melt some candy melts according to the package. Use a spoon to carefully dip the frozen cheesecake balls in the melted chocolate. If your bites get too warm pop them back in the freezer for ten minutes. They are much easier to dip if they are frozen.
• Top with a drizzle of white chocolate or sprinkles. Chill until you're ready to eat.

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.

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.

NO- BAKE COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar together.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well by hand.
• Roll into bite-size balls.
• Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
• Store in a plastic zip-type bag in the freezer.
• Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before eating.