KAHLUA TRUFFLES RECIPE

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I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember her at Christmastime. -Betsy King, Duluth, Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup salted roasted almonds or pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to double boiler, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, whisking constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in Kahlua and cream cheese until blended. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to shape.
  • Place almonds in a small bowl. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
  • Originally published as Kahlua Truffles in Simple & Delicious
  • December/January 2014
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