CHOCOLATE GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

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Make and share this Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LilDaemon

Categories     Candy

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces excellent quality bittersweet chocolate chips
5 ounces fresh goat cheese (plain fromage)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
unsweetened cocoa powder, for coating truffle

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until it is smooth and completely melted. Remove chocolate from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile lightly whip goat cheese and vanilla until fluffy and light. And chocolate and continue mixing until well combined. Chill mixture, covered, for 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Form heaping teaspoons of the chilled mixture into balls (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter). If the texture is too crumbly, allow it to warm at room temperature for a few minutes until it is workable. Chill balls and roll in cocoa powder to finish. Truffles should be kept chilled in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 50.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3

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