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Decadent Chocolate Truffles

A twist on a classic holiday treat

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark and milk chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
3. After the chocolate has melted, add in the vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
5. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form the chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls.
6. Roll the truffles in the crushed candy canes until fully coated.
7. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

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Gingerbread Cheesecake

A holiday twist on a classic dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. In a small pot, heat the molasses over medium heat until it just begins to bubble.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
8. Add the spiced molasses mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
9. Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth out the top.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is just set.
11. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
12. Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and additional gingerbread crumbs, if desired.

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