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Cranberry Cinnamon Truffles

As easy as it is impressive, this dessert “charcuterie” board is made of all things festive and delicious: nuts, jams, crackers, and, best of all, Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Truffles! Offer a variety of sweet treats and impress your guests with this gorgeous, yet simple dessert platter!
Prep Time35 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 truffles
Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 oz Montchevre cranberry cinnamon goat cheese room temperautre
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 oz milk or semisweet baking chocolate

Instructions

  • In your stand mixer, mix cream cheese and cranberry cinnamon goat cheese until smooth.
  • Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs.
  • Line a 9x13 sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon sized balls of the mixture onto the cookie sheet.
  • Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip each truffle in the chocolate, gently tap off the excess chocolate, then place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with additional chocolate in a decorative pattern if desired. Chill to set, about 10-20 minutes.

Notes

Feel free to use whatever goat cheese flavor you prefer.  Store in the refrigerator if not serving right away or you have any leftover.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg