Simply Sensational Truffles

  • 18

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

Preparation

Step 1

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. kraft kitchens tipsSpecial ExtraDipped truffles can also be decorated with chopped nuts, crushed peppermint candies or coloured sprinkles.Special ExtraAdd 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. time 10 min total time 1 hr 10 min