TUSCAN TRUFFLES

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For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make them melt-in-your-mouth creamy. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) chopped prosciutto
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) finely chopped dried figs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients until well blended. Shape into 36 balls; roll in pine nuts. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Monish Akter
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The truffles were the perfect touch and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Wayne Reeves
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This was my first time cooking with truffles and I was very impressed! The dish was easy to make and the truffles added a delicious earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sydney Sterling
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The truffles really make the dish special. I highly recommend using fresh truffles if you can find them.


dubert casseus
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This dish was amazing! The truffles were so flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


yasin arafat
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out bland. The truffles were not fragrant at all and the sauce was watery. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this recipe.


Natasha Pretty
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the dish turned out delicious! The truffles were the perfect touch and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again if I had more time.


Laura C. Trespalacios
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The truffles were so fragrant and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Someone
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I'm not a huge fan of truffles, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The truffles were not overpowering and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Drew Young
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The truffles were amazing and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


FF Event
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! The truffles were the perfect touch and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Paris Bobo
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This was my first time cooking with truffles and I was very impressed! The dish was easy to make and the truffles added a delicious earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Damien Buchanan
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that was because I used a bit too much salt. Other than that, the dish was delicious and the truffles were very fragrant.


Salome Mshana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The truffles added a touch of luxury to the dish and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Donald Butler
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The truffles were the star of the show, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Huzaifa Mohsin
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but I can see why people would love it. The truffles were very fragrant and the sauce was creamy and decadent.


Uzzal Sd
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of truffles, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the truffles added a subtle earthiness that I really enjoyed.


Mohamed Shemzituh
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The truffles really make the dish special.


Pashupati Shah
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the truffles added a touch of luxury. I will definitely be making this again.


Leanel Potgieter
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This truffle recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of earthy truffles and creamy sauce was divine. I highly recommend using fresh truffles for the best flavor.