CREAM CHEESE AND BILTONG TRUFFLES
It’s the ideal snack to serve with a snack platter like these, or just with savoury biscuits and fruit, on its own it is a creamy ball of deliciousness, tempting one to ...have at least more than two of these babies.
Ingredients for Cream Cheese and Biltong Truffles:
One 230 gr tub of cream cheese
½ cup of powdered biltong, plus extra for rolling
1 small onion, finely chopped
A handful of fresh basil, chopped finely
1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon of low fat mayo
80 gr salticracks or savoury biscuits – crumbed (any flavor works fine)
Method for Biltong and Cream Cheese Truffles:
First off mix the cream cheese with the powdered biltong in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Add the onion, chopped herbs, mustard, mayo and biscuits and mix until incorporated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Use a teaspoon to gather and roll small balls, any size to your liking, dip them in powdered biltong and serve. It should make about a dozen truffle sized balls.
This is such a creamy treat when serving guests with snacks. It’s also kind of a surprise as they bite into the creamy softness, as they experience a taste sensation complimented by the fresh herbs and savoury ingredients. I even used leftovers to spread on my toast the next day – absolutely to die for! See More
