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Cream Cheese Truffles

A recipe for chocolate cream cheese balls rolled in different toppings
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 46 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 145 kcal

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.

Notes

Flavors for Truffles

Truffles can be made with different flavorings, such as peppermint, almond, or orange. Omit the vanilla and substitute your favorite.

Nutritional Information

The nutritional information is for the truffles only, without any toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 73mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.02mg
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