Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles

During the holidays I always love pulling out the family cookbook and searching for goodies to share at parties and whatnot. Usually I'm looking for recipes I've enjoyed over the years, but every now and then I'll try something new. Like these truffles. Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles! Simple? Certainly. Tasty? You bet!

Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles

Makes 48

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese

4 cups powdered sugar

5 oz bittersweet dark chocolate, melted

1 tsp vanilla

Coatings for truffles:

Toasted pecans, chopped (or other nuts)

Flaked coconuts

Cocoa powder

Directions

Using a mixer, slowly add powdered sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition.

Add melted chocolate and vanilla and mix until smooth.

Chill several hours.

Shape into 1-inch balls.

Roll in coatings.

Chilled, covered until ready to serve.