Amazing Cheese Truffles Recipe

Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Amazing Cheese Truffles! A delightful twist on a classic, these creamy, cheesy bites are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews! (Prep time excludes chilling)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 169.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
Amazing Cheese Truffles

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Amazing Cheese Truffles

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Roasted Red Pepper
  • Green Onion
  • 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped

How to Make Amazing Cheese Truffles

  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and ground red pepper until completely smooth and well combined.
  2. Divide the cheese mixture in half.
  3. In one half, gently fold in the chopped roasted red peppers until evenly distributed.
  4. In the other half, gently fold in the chopped green onions until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover both bowls and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mixture to chill and firm up.
  6. Once chilled, roll each cheese mixture into 24 balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. (You'll have 12 of each flavor).
  7. Roll each cheese ball in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  8. Place the finished cheese truffles on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite crackers or chips.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

31g

Carbs

1g