Chocolate truffles with goat cheese

Ingredients:

• 170 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 170 g fresh (soft) goat cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder with sugar, sifted

Preparation:

1. In the top of a double boiler or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water (make sure the water doesn't touch the bowl), melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth. Set the melted chocolate aside for a few minutes to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. In a bowl, beat the goat cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
3. To form trufflesTake 1 heaping teaspoon of the chocolate-cheese mixture and lightly roll it into a ball with your hands. Roll the finished truffles in sifted cocoa powder, place them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up. Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days..