PARMESAN TRUFFLES

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These individual Parmesan cheese balls start with a base of whipping cream and garlic. Rolling them in minced parsley lends a festive holiday color. -Melissa Zawaduk, St. Albert, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese and/or minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring cream and garlic just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth., Transfer to a bowl; cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in additional cheese and/or parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.