Why it works: Cream cheese and chocolate work together. They rank in the top 15% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 894 recipes. Both carry ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, which smells fruity, apple. The science ↓
Oreo Cheesecake Truffles
4 dozen trufflesIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Cream cheese + chocolatetop 15% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together894 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
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