Cheese Truffles Recipe

Name: Cheese Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup tillamook monterey jack cheese, broken into chunks; 1 cup tillamook vintage white extra-sharp cheddar cheese, broken into chunks; 2 ½ tablespoons tillamook unsalted butter; 1 ½ teaspoons brandy or 1 ½ teaspoons cognac; 1 tablespoon finely minced celery; 1 pinch cayenne; ¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1 tablespoon minced parsley

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 pinch salt
1 cup tillamook monterey jack cheese, broken into chunks
1 cup tillamook vintage white extra-sharp cheddar cheese, broken into chunks
2 ½ tablespoons tillamook unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons brandy or 1 ½ teaspoons cognac
1 tablespoon finely minced celery
1 pinch cayenne
¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 tablespoon minced parsley

1
Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add shallots and salt and saute until soft.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Place cheeses, butter and brandy in bowl of food processor.
5
Pulse until mixture is smooth.
6
Transfer mixture to medium bowl and stir in shallots, celery and cayenne.
7
Chill in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
8
In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and parsley.
9
Form cheese mixture into teaspoon-sized balls and roll in bread crumb mixture.
10
Serve at room temperature.
11
Note: Truffles can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated.
12
Bring to room temperature before serving.
13
Cheese mixture can also be made into a log or large ball and served with crackers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 1 pinch salt, 1 cup tillamook monterey jack cheese, broken into chunks, and more.

Yes, Cheese Truffles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Truffles

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