Recipe for cooking philadelphia truffles

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Truffles

Philadelphia Truffles

4 c. powdered’ sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
5 (1 ounce) squares good-quality unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring or rum, Cointreau, kirschwasser or Kahlua

For rolling
Powdered’ sugar
Chopped toasted almonds
Cocoa
Toasted coconut
Chocolate or colored sprinkles

Gradually add the 4 c. of powdered’ sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla extract or flavoring or any of the flavors desired; mix well. Chill for several hours.

Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds, cocoa or your choice of decorations. Chill. Store in refrigerator in a sealed container so they don\t absorb other flavors.