Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz cream cheese (- room temperature)
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate chips ( - semi-sweet, milk or dark chocolate)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped - divided *opt)
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder ( *opt)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut ( *opt)

Instruction

  • Beat the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until it achieves a whipped consistency.
  • Blend in the confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.
  • In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl - melt the chocolate chips. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the crema cheese mixture. *see notes
  • Slowly fold in the melted chocolate along with the vanilla until combined. This is also the time to add any other extracts or the chopped nuts - if desired.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Once the mixture has chilled and has a stiff consistency, it is ready to move on to rolling.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion out 3/4 -1" sized scoops and then roll between your hands to round it out.
  • Roll in desired coating - nuts, coconut or cocoa powder.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Return any leftovers to the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.