TRUFFLE CUPS

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When I serve this elegant confection for the holidays, it never fails to draw compliments. Delightfully tempting, the cups are a fun fluffy variation on traditional truffles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chips and shortening. Stir until smooth; cook for 5 minutes. With a narrow pastry brush, "paint" the chocolate mixture on the inside of 1-in. foil candy cups. Place on a tray and refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. , Remove about 12 cups at a time from the refrigerator; remove and discard foil cups. Return chocolate cups to the refrigerator. For filling, melt candy coating and cream; stir until smooth., Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Beat filling for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Use a pastry star tube or spoon to fill the chocolate cups. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.