During the holidays I always love pulling out the family cookbook to search for goodies to share at parties and whatnot. Usually I’m looking for the recipes I’ve enjoyed over the years, but every now and then I’ll try something new. Like these truffles, Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles.
Simple? Certainly.
Tasty? Uh, huh.
A basic combination of cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted chocolate, and vanilla are made into balls, then rolled in chopped toasted pecans and other coatings. I also used coconut and cocoa powder. By far my favorite coating is the toasted pecans.
Aren’t slightly salty, toasted pecans just wonderful? It’s hard to beat that flavor.
Set up an assembly line and find a helper if you can. Making the balls is a tad time consuming, but working with as a team would make for quick work and fun too!
For the coconut, I used regular sweetened flaked coconut, but next time, I’ll toast the coconut too. Maybe a combination of toasted pecan and coconut together? Now we’re talking.
These truffles can be made days ahead (if they last that long) and refrigerated covered. Don’t forget, since they’re made of cream cheese, they’ll need to be refrigerated until served.
Enjoy!
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate, melted (I used 70% cacao)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- toasted pecans, chopped (or other nuts)
- flaked coconut (try it toasted)
- cocoa powder
- Using a mixer, slowly add powdered sugar to cream cheese mixing well after each addition.
- Add melted chocolate and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Chill several hours.
- Shape into 1″ balls.
- Roll in coatings.
- Chill, covered until ready to serve.
I think I might have to make these and roll them in instant coffee and sugar mixed together. Then they’d be mocha cheesecake balls. Does it get any better? Thanks for the recipe…and the extra five pounds!
How yummy!! I love the idea of incorporating the cream cheese, that creamy texture is perfect combined with the chocolate. These would look gorgeous stacked at any desert buffet
These look perfect!! I”d love them rolled in almonds.
I have been missing out…I’ve never had a cheesecake truffle. They sound perfect. I love bite-sized anything. My husband would love them too!
Unhinging my jaw….
I love how easy and delicious these are! I could go for 1 or 2 (or 12) right now myself.
Oh Amy. Holy goodness, I’ll be craving these all day now!
These are Gorgeous! I’ll have to try these next time I’m at my sister’s house. I can never work with chocolate without painting myself from head to toe… which is always best to do in someone else’s kitchen
I am in love, these look so pretty and sound amazing!
Oh my goodness yes please! There are so many different combinations that you could do with the little gems. Love the recipe.
Holy yum! I’ve always thought truffles are so easy to make with fun toppings! I could have easily gobbled a few of this delicious truffles
Those would last 2 seconds at my house. Le yum-o.
I think I need a few of these in assorted “rollings”.
oh i think I died and went to heaven!!!!
these look SOOOOO good Amy!
Oh my! Look at these beauties. Yes please!
gorgeous. feel free to ship a few to me for the holidays!
Oh my…I’m in love.
These look so decadent! Love the photography, Amy.
I love making truffles, and these babies are going on my list to make for the holidays!
Oh, yum.
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I need these to serve Sat. night. Can you ship me some?
These look delicious and the photos are perfection!!
These look divine! It look really easy to make them too.
Adorable Christmas treats! Toasted pecans add a more festive flavor. Love the combination of choco and cheesecake. Truly a must try! .
these truffles look really nice and your photography is amazing! Thumbs up!
This looks decadent! Love the cocoa dusting.
These look so scrumptious. I think I will need to make these this holiday season.
Thank you for sharing, I am looking forward to making them! Love that it was so easy to print out!
Do you think these would be passable for breakfast? Sweet little truffle gifts
I can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!
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oh my goodness! I am totally seeing these on the table at my cookie swap next week! Thanks for a great recipe!
You have got to be kidding me. Chocolate + cheesecake = I eat all the truffles and my pants don’t fit. I’d be pleasantly plump.
Seriously? These look delicious!! Amazing looking truffles!
You’re spoiling us, Amy! These look too good to be true.
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These truffles look amazing!!
Amy! You are so bad for my willpower. I MUST have these!!! And your pictures are gorgeous!
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oh my word, these look delicious! My brother would love these and I can’t wait to make them for him!
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These look like a great gift to make, will have to try them!
I made these last night (New Year’s 2012). I really enjoyed the process, and knowing the possibilities of what I can roll these little devils in! However, even with the bittersweet chocolate they were incredibly sweet. Next time I may up the ratio of the cream cheese.
Thank you for sharing the recipe! This is a keeper, especially since I can freeze what I will not eat right away.