Simply Sensational Truffles

 

Description:

Very simple recipe from Kraft. I started on these last night, but I messed up, I didn't read the recipe properly, and instead of dipping the Truffles in melted chocolate I decorated them, but this morning I dipped the already decorated Truffles in chocolate, but only a few, I ran out of chocolate.......lol.

Ingredients:

2-1/2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 pkg. (250 g) PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened


Directions:

MELT 8 chocolate squares as directed on package. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

COVER baking sheet with waxed paper. Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
MELT remaining chocolate. Use toothpicks to dip truffles in chocolate; return to tray. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

TIPS

Special Extra

Dipped truffles can also be decorated with chopped nuts, crushed peppermint candies or coloured sprinkles.

Special Extra

Add 1 to 2 tsp. of your favourite extract, such as peppermint, rum or almond, to the chocolate mixture before shaping into balls. Or add 1/4 cup of your favourite liqueur, such as orange or raspberry, to the chocolate mixture before shaping into balls.

Servings:    3 doz. or 18 servings, 2 truffles (33 g) each