Orange Amaretto Cheesecake Truffles Recipe
This recipe was created to make a delicious twist to the traditional truffle. With flavors of almonds, cherries, and orange it is sure to please your senses. Not only do they taste wonderful but they present beautifully for your guests.
Servings: 16 Truffles
Ingredients
For the Truffles
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup graham crackers crushed
- 1 orange zest
- ¾ teaspoon amaretto flavoring
For the Coating
- 16 oz melting white chocolate
For the Glaze
- 1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup graham crackers crushed
- 1 tablespoon milk optional
Instructions
To Make Truffles
- Mix softened cream cheese in mixer until broken up, add in orange zest and amaretto flavoring.
- Gently stir in graham crackers, careful not to overmix.
- Place mixing bowl in refrigerator for about 1 hour or until dough is firm and is easy to shape into balls. If it is still sticky, let it sit longer.
- Place shaped truffles back into refrigerator and let sit until chilled.
To Coat Truffles
- Melt melting chocolate until smooth, careful not to burn chocolate.
- Dip chilled truffles into white chocolate using fork and place on parchment paper to let set.
For the Glaze
- Mix confectioner's sugar and orange juice until well combined. If it is too thick add milk or water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
- Once white chocolate has hardened on truffles drizzle glaze mixture over truffles.
- While still wet add crushed graham crackers onto drizzle and let dry.
Notes
Store truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams
