Chocolate Cream Cheese

Great with Mocha Chip Cookie Scones!

Chocolate Cream Cheese

• 3 batlespoons unsalted butter
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (use natural vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (you can substitute with fat free or reduced fat)
• In the top of a double boiler, over hot, not simmering, water, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring often.
• Remove the pan from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, with a fork, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in teh sugar and vanilla. Gradually beat in the chcolate mixture until blended.
• Stir in the sour cream.
• Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm.
• To serve, let stand for 5 minutes at room temperature to soften.

Makes approximately 7/8 of a cup.

From the book Simply Scones