Easy Chocolate Truffles
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time:1 hr 30 min
Makes:6 dozen or 24 servings, 3 truffles each
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (8oz,) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1-1/2 pkg. (12squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
suggested coatings, such as ground PLANTERS Walnuts, unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar and/or BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
Directions:
BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.
ADD melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
SHAPE into 1-inch balls. Roll in walnuts, cocoa, powdered sugar or coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Size-Wise:
Put these truffles in pretty fluted candy cups and display on a silver platter for an elegant presentation. Each one is a very special treat. Enjoy a serving after dinner with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Easy Spirited Chocolate Truffles:
Prepare as directed except omit vanilla. Divide truffle mixture into thirds. Add 1 Tbsp. liqueur (almond, coffee or orange-flavored) to each third of mixture; mix well. And finish as above.
