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                             EASY TRUFFLES

Recipe By     : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8739
Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :
 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      (12-ounce) p  semisweet chocolate chips
  8      ounces        fat-free cream cheese -- softened
  3      cups          powdered sugar
  1      teaspoon      instant coffee granules
  1      teaspoon      nonfat milk
  1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
    1/2  cup           sweet ground chocolate or unsweet. cocoa


In a large microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the
microwave, on High setting, stirring thoroughly every 30 seconds;
set aside.

With an electric mixer on Medium setting, beat the fat-free cream
cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well
blended. Dissolve the instant coffee in the non-fat milk; stir it
into
the cream cheese mixture. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate.
Refrigerate about 15 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls. Sift the
sweet ground chocolate over truffle balls. Store in refrigerator.


Yield: 48 truffle





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