Garlic and Herb Cheese Truffles |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These wonderful little cheese bites rolled in garden-fresh herbs make a lovely starter or snack, perfect for summertime entertaining or anytime! Couldn't be easier. Prep time includes chill time. P.S. Would also be good rolled in spices such as ground peppercorns, lavender seeds, chili powder, and lemon zest. Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or other mild soft cheese such as farmer or chevre) |
2 garlic cloves, blanched |
1 pinch salt |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives |
salt & pepper |
snipped fresh herb, for rolling (such as sweet cicely, chervil, chives, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, etc.) |
additional fresh herbs or fresh edible flower, to decorate |
Directions:
1. Peel the garlic and blanch in boiling water about 3 minutes (blanching the garlic will give a smoother flavor). Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt.
2. Beat the cream cheese with the garlic and 1 tablespoon each chopped parsley and chives. Taste and add more salt if needed, and a little pepper. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
3. Using your hands, shape and roll the cheese into small, 3/4-inch round balls. Roll and pat the herbs onto the truffles. Decorate with additional herbs or edible flowers.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until needed. Serve with crackers.
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