Cream cheese truffles are the ultimate indulgence! They combine creamy richness with delightful sweetness, making them irresistible to any dessert lover. Not only are they easy to make, but their customizable toppings allow you to cater to diverse tastes at any gathering.
Introduction to Cream Cheese Truffles
Cream cheese truffles are bite-sized confections that blend the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of powdered sugar and melted chocolate. They are perfect for showers, Christmas celebrations, parties, potlucks, and Valentine’s Day. Serve them as after-dinner mints (if flavored with mint or peppermint flavoring) or with a cup of coffee. And finally, they make a nice gift for friends and family.
Making Cream Cheese Truffles
This delicious mixture is chilled until firm enough to shape into small balls, and then rolled in coatings such as cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or sprinkles for added texture and flavor. Known for their indulgent taste and customizable appearance, cream cheese truffles make a perfect treat for parties or special occasions, allowing for endless creative variations to satisfy different palates.
The Fun of Customizing Cream Cheese Truffles
These truffles are surprisingly easy to make, yet look like they belong in a gourmet chocolate shop. By mixing four ingredients, you can create a delightful treat that your friends and family will love.
Flavors of Cream Cheese Truffles
You can make these truffles with different flavors such as peppermint, almond, and orange. To determine the proper amount of flavoring, start with 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen flavoring. Then, add it instead of the vanilla listed in the recipe. Mix it and taste the truffle mixture. If needed, add more flavoring until you reach the desired taste.
Toppings for Cream Cheese Truffles
First, make the truffles into balls as directed in the recipe. Then the fun begins as you transform these truffles to suit different tastes. By rolling them in a variety of toppings such as nuts, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, colored granulated sugar, or even candy sprinkles, you can create a varied selection.
Colored Sugar
Try rolling the truffles in colored confectioners’ sugar available online. Alternatively, you can easily make your own at home. Simply place confectioners’ sugar in a food processor. Next, add a few drops of gel food coloring and process until the sugar changes color. To begin, add just 2-3 drops of gel color, then add 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar, adding more gel color as needed. For instance, the truffles shown in these photos were rolled in a blush-pink confectioners’ sugar.
Alternatively, you can roll these truffles in colored sanding sugar or a non-colored coarse sugar. Make them opulent by rolling them in gold sugar or edible gold dust.
Storage
Store like flavors together in a container, adding a sheet of waxed paper between layers. Keep cocoa-rolled truffles separate from lighter confectioners’ sugar truffles to prevent color bleeding. Store these cream cheese truffles in the refrigerator in sealed containers for 1-2 weeks.
You can also freeze these truffles for 2-3 months and then defrost them in the refrigerator. For best results, freeze them separately on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a storage container. Freezing can slightly change their texture, but if you store them properly, they should retain their flavor.
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Cream Cheese Truffles
Equipment
- mixer
- microwave
- small bowls for toppings
Ingredients
- (1) 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Your choice of toppings for rolling truffles in. Ideas include finely chopped nuts, powdered sugar, colored granulated sugar, toffee bits, cocoa powder, chopped peppermint, sprinkles, or coconut.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Then, in a microwave bowl, melt the chocolate on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat the process until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl with the cream cheese.
- Add vanilla and stir on low speed until thoroughly mixed.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cool enough to roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the truffle balls in the small bowls of your chosen toppings. This recipe will make 30-40 truffles.