15 August 2015
Easy chocolate truffles
Ingredients
1 (200g) tub cream cheese, softened
350g icing sugar, sifted
500g plain chocolate, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Method
Prep:1hr › Extra time:1hr › Ready in:2hr
1 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in icing sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into 2.5cm balls.
Note:
Roll truffles in ground walnuts (or any ground nuts), cocoa, coconut, icing sugar, etc.
To flavour truffles with liqueurs or other flavorings, omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 tablespoon liqueur (almond, coffee, orange) to each mixture; mix well.
