White Chocolate Cream Cheese

Great with Mocha Chip Cookie Scones!

White Chocolate Cream Cheese

• 3 ounces white chocolate or white chocolate with nougat pieces
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon cognac or brandy (or use brandy flavoring)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

• In the top of double boiler over hot, not simmering, water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring often.
• Stir in cream cheese until combined.
• Add the cognac and vanilla and stir until smooth.
• Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly
• Stir in the sour cream
• Scrape the mixture into a small bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm
• To serve, let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to soften.

Makes approximately 7/8 of a cup

From the cookbook Simply Scones