Paddy's Cheese Truffles

Submitted by Chef MB

"Another one from my archive. Sound fabulous, please post if you try! Note: cook time is chilling/firming time in the fridge."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24 truffles
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon oranges or 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1⁄2 cups almonds, toasted and finely chopped

directions

1. In food processor, combine first 7 ingredients and process until.
2. smooth.
3. Cover and refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.
4. Spread almonds on plate. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of cheese.
5. mixture into almonds and roll to coat and form balls.
6. Place in fluted candy papers; cover lightly and refrigerate until ready to.
7. serve.
8. (Alternately, wrap carefully and freeze for up to a month.).