Chocolate Covered Cheese Treats: a Russian Delight
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
24 confections
ingredients
- 12 ounces farmer cheese (dry curd cottage cheese)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 lemons, zest of
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
directions
- In a food processor, combine the cheeses, sugar, and egg yolks, and process until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon extract and lemon juice.
- Wrap the mixture in a double thickness of damp cheesecloth and place in a colander set over a bowl. Fold the ends ofthe cheesecloth over the top; Place a small plate on the cheesecloth and put a 2 pound weight (like a can) on the plate.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Unwrap the cheese mixture and roll into 1- 1/2" balls.
- Place the balls on a plate, and freeze to firm up, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and shortening in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Allow the chocolate to cool to lukewarm.
- Remove the cheeseballs fromthe freezer.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of one ball and dip it into the chocolate, coating completely, and allowing the excess to drip back into the pan.
- Place on a wax paper-covered plate, and remove the toothpick; dab a small amount of chocolate over the toothpick hole.
- Repeat with the rest of the cheeseballs.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
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<p>Sara Chana (z'l) was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She was the wife of a Rabbi and entertained many people in their home, especially on the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays. She loved to cook and to share her recipes. She was a very active member of the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum and was loved by many members here as well. She lost a valiant fight against cancer and we miss her very much. May her recipes continue to nourish many people, as she did during her life. <br /><br />If you have a question about one of her recipes, please post in the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum <a href=http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29 target=_blank>http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29</a> and we will try our best to answer them.</p>
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