Candy and other sweets are enjoyed in full force on Halloween. Whether trick-or-treaters are scouring the town looking to increase their treasure trove or guests are spending time at a party circling the dessert table, there are plenty of options to indulge a sweet tooth or two.

Making something decadent at home to share on Halloween is relatively simple when choosing a simple candy to create. Try this recipe for "Cheesecake Truffles" from "Jane's Patisserie" (Sourcebooks) by Jane Dunn.

Cheesecake Truffles

Makes 25

Ingredients:

• 300 grams (10 oz) full-fat soft cheese, like cream cheese or mascarpone
• 50 grams (2 oz) icing sugar
• 176 grams (6 oz) biscuit (cookie) crumbs, finely crushed
• For decoration:
• 200 grams (7 oz) milk chocolate, melted
• 50 grams (2 oz) biscuit (cookie) crumbs, finely crushed

Directions:

1. Add the soft cheese to a bowl and mix briefly until smooth before adding the icing sugar and briefly mixing again until combined.
2. Pour the crushed biscuit crumbs into the mix and fold together until combined. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
3. Take the chilled mixture out of the fridge and scoop into truffle shapes using 2 teaspoons or a melon baller, then place onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Return the truffles to the fridge for another hour, or the freezer for 30 minutes.

To decorate the truffles, carefully dip each into the melted chocolate and place back onto the lined tray. You can use small spoons or forks to help with this. Once dipped, sprinkle the tops with the extra crushed biscuits.