We’re always looking for more ways to add fermented foods into our diets! One easy very easy way is simply to chose the fermented/cultured version of a food. Have you ever tried a cultured cream cheese? It’s absolutely delicious and much more flavorful, although it can be a little difficult to find. The good news is you can make your own! We decided to use a cultured cream cheese to make some colorful, no-bake “Unicorn” truffles, because why not? Rainbow food is everywhere these days! While the sugar in these may offset the benefits of using a cultured product, sometimes it’s ok to indulge. These truffles are super easy to make, end up looking pretty stunning and taste a little like frosted circus animal cookies. They’re fun for the kiddos, as well as the kid in all of us!
Cultured Unicorn Truffles
Makes approximately 24 1-inch truffles
- 4 oz cultured cream cheese (can’t find any at the store? Make your own.)
- 2 Tbsp softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 5 graham crackers, crushed into small crumbs
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp finely chopped lemon zest
- 1/2 bag (6 oz) of white chocolate chips
- Rainbow colored sprinkles
- 4 different colors of food coloring
Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and graham crackers; mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 bowls, and color each a different color, using 2-3 drops of food coloring for each bowl. With a spoon, scoop a little mixture of each color, and compress it into a rough one-inch ball. Set on wax paper, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Once chilled and slightly hardened, remove the truffle filling from the fridge. The truffle mixture will be slightly sticky and soft. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler, and carefully dip each truffle ball into the chocolate. I found it helpful to lay the truffle on a spoon and then drizzle the chocolate over the mixture. Set your dipped truffle on wax paper, add sprinkles, and let the truffles sit for 6-8 hours to harden completely. After hardened, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Make sure to take bites off the truffles, so you can enjoy the fun unicorn colors!
