Smoked Salmon Ricotta Truffles

Submitted by um-um-good

"I thought this recipe sounded really good. Instead of your usual cheese ball, I thought the presentation of this would be really unique-salmon truffles?! I found this recipe in our weekly grocery flyer. The recipes it posts are always great!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 250 g mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup smoked salmon, chopped into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup fresh dill, chopped

directions

1. stir together the mascarpone, ricotta, capers, salmon and 1/4 cup each of the parmesan and dill.
2. refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. using two spoons, form the mixture into 1 inch balls and roll half in the remaining parmesan and the other half in the remaining dill.
4. chill until firm, approximately 10-15 minutes.
5. serve.
6. prep time includes all the chilling time.

Reviews

[Alison J.]

Very good! The directions were clear and easy to understand, and everything came together really well. I didn't use capers (can't stand them!), but otherwise followed the recipe closely. I don't think I had my dill chopped finely enough, because the one truffle I rolled in dill looked pretty dopey. It gave me a good excuse to eat it, though, and it was tasty! I rolled all the rest in parmesan cheese. I'm taking these to my sister's baby shower tomorrow - I think they're going to disappear FAST!

 

[Pam-I-Am]

These were so delicious and very easy to make. I used 1 cup (8 oz) of the mascarpone cheese. Found it at Trader Joe's. I also had to use dry dill weed as I could not find a significant amount of fresh dill this time of year. I think the fresh dill would be best to use when it is available. I was so easy in that I just put all the ingredients in the food processor and 3 minutes later, it was mixed. I scooped out little balls with a small cookie scoop (made 21). I put them in the freezer for an hour to firm up. Then I took them out, rolled them into a more ball shape and then tossed them in a bowl with the parm or dill. Served with crackers. The capers and salmon gave it a nice salty flavor so there's really no need to season. Very original - great for a party.

 

[connies1944]

This recipe is great, but I had one problem. I put the mixture in the refrigerator for more than 20 minutes, but it was so soft, that I had a hard time rolling it into balls. The next time, I might try putting it in the freezer for 20 minutes. C. Spanjer

 

[Bonnie G #2]

This is one great recipe. It was sooo easy to follow the directions and the flavors all blended nicely. This was on my appetizer tray for Easter Brunch and I was asked for the recipe several times. A nice change from the regular cheese balls and so pretty to look at. Thanks Um-um for a winning recipe. I made it exactly as posted and wouldn't change a thing.