When I first tasted a variation of these truffles at my friends house (we have an annual Christmas family get-together), I melted into my seat.
It was one of the best holiday treats I had ever tasted.
And when my friend told me what the ingredients and instructions were, I was stunned. So simple and SO delicious.
These little truffles are decadent and taste like the best piece of cheesecake you’ve ever had–covered in chocolate. Need I say more?
My favourite is the Oreo variety, but the other two are also to-die-for. If I were to make the mint ones again, I would probably try mint cookies (maybe those mint chocolate girl guide cookies) instead of after-eight mints (they made a delicious truffle, but the consistency was a bit hard to work with). Worth the effort, however.
I’m not going to talk about nutrition, because–well–these aren’t really nutritious. And that’s ok — it’s the holidays! They’re delicious and will make you and your family/friends/guests melt into their seats with delight. And that’s all that matters in my mind.
Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles (3 Ways)
Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles
I'm not going to talk about nutrition, because--well--these aren't really nutritious. And that's ok -- it's the holidays! They're delicious and will make you and your family/friends/guests melt into their seats with delight. And that's all that matters in my mind.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 box oreo-type cookies
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped smarties-type candies (optional)
- 2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/4 cup desired holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate in a double-boiler over medium heat until smooth (stirring often)
- Meanwhile, blend the cookies and cream cheese in a food processor or good quality blender, until smooth
- Transfer mixture to a glass bowl, fold smarties candies in, cover and freeze for about 10 minutes
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture into your hands, roll and dip into melted chocolate until covered.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, top with desired sprinkles and freeze for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Truffles
I'm not going to talk about nutrition, because--well--these aren't really nutritious. And that's ok -- it's the holidays! They're delicious and will make you and your family/friends/guests melt into their seats with delight. And that's all that matters in my mind.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese
- 3 cups small chocolate peanut butter cups (such as Reese's)
- 2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/4 cup desired holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate in a double-boiler over medium heat until smooth (stirring often)
- Meanwhile, blend chocolate peanut butter cups and cream cheese in a food processor or good quality blender, until smooth
- Transfer mixture to a glass bowl, cover and freeze for at least 10 minutes
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture into your hands, roll and dip into melted chocolate until covered.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, top with desired sprinkles and freeze for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Truffles
I'm not going to talk about nutrition, because--well--these aren't really nutritious. And that's ok -- it's the holidays! They're delicious and will make you and your family/friends/guests melt into their seats with delight. And that's all that matters in my mind.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 packages of after-eight mints (or a package of mint chocolate cookies)
- 2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/4 cup crushed candy cane for topping
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate in a double-boiler over medium heat until smooth (stirring often)
- Meanwhile, blend the mints and cream cheese in a food processor or good quality blender, until smooth
- Transfer mixture to a glass bowl, cover and freeze for about an hour minutes (you want this one really frozen before scooping because it can get kind of goopy)
- Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture into your hands, roll and dip into melted chocolate until covered.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, top with candy cane sprinkles and freeze for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Everyone’s breakfast routine is different, but it’s important to honor your hunger and take the time to sit down and eat in the morning - seems simple, doesn’t it?! But it can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling a million tasks and to-dos–I get it!
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As a dietitian and mom, I’m all about recipes that are quick, affordable, nourishing, and of course, delicious. That’s why I’ve teamed up with my friends at L’Ancêtre Cheese to bring you my Homemade One-Pot Hamburger Helper—perfect for weeknight dinners and makes awesome leftovers for lunchboxes too!
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* 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
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* ½ yellow onion, diced
* 2 cups veggies of choice, diced (eg. mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower etc.)
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp pepper
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* 1.5 cups chicken broth
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* Tsp red pepper flakes
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Comments
Sara Shorthouse says
Hi there! How many truffles does one batch make? Thank you!
Sarah Remmer says
If I recall, I think it’s about 24…