Best 5 Goat Cheese Truffles Recipes

GOAT CHEESE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt the chocolate, stirring until it is smooth, remove the bowl from the pan, and let the chocolate cool slightly. In a bowl whisk together the goat cheese, the confectioners' sugar, the vanilla, and the lemon extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, whisk in the chocolate until the mixture is combined well, and chill the mixture, covered, for 1 hour, or until it is firm. Form heaping teaspoons of the mixture into balls and roll the balls in the cocoa powder. Chill the truffles on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper for 30 minutes, or until they are firm. The truffles keep in an airtight container, chilled, for 3 days.

AVOCADO GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cheeses, garlic, lime zest, oil, chili powder and pepper flakes until blended. Stir in onion and cilantro. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., With a small melon baller, scoop out avocado balls onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with lime juice. Shape 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture around each ball, then roll in pumpkin seeds. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with pretzel sticks.

CHOCOLATE GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler, or in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water (make sure the water does not touch the bowl), melt the chocolate, stirring until it is smooth. Set the melted chocolate aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• In a bowl whisk together the goat cheese, sugar, and vanilla until it is light and fluffy. Whisk in the melted chocolate until it is well combined. Chill, covered, until it is firm, at least 1 hour.
• To form the truffles, take a heaping teaspoon of the chocolate/cheese mixture and lightly roll it into a ball with your hands. Roll the finished truffles in the sifted cocoa powder, set them onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, and chill until they are firm, about 30 minutes. The truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

MARIO BATALI'S GOAT CHEESE AND GREEN OLIVE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Roll goat cheese into four pieces roughly the size of golf balls 2. Roll balls in olive pesto, tapping and rolling so that pesto adheres in thin layer 3. Roll olive pesto coated goat cheese balls in a plate covered with chopped parsley, until coated. Set "truffles" aside. 4. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil 5. Drop squash cubes into boiling water and cook until soft yet still firm (about 3 - 4 minutes). Drain in a colander over sink and refresh with cold water until cool. 6. Toss squash cubes with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, scallions, mustard seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 7. Divide and arrange squash salad n center of four plates. Place one goat cheese truffle in center of each plate and drizzle with olive oil if desired.

GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover tightly, and chill at least 1 hour or until firm (can chill up to 3 days). 2. Roll cheese mixture into 3/4-inch-round balls. Roll each ball in pecans. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve. If chilled, let stand 30 minutes before serving. Serve with dried figs and apricots.