Strawberry Chocolate Truffles

Name: Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 milk chocolate candy bars (7 ounces each), halved; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup strawberry spreadable fruit; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups chopped almonds, toasted

The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Ingredients

4 milk chocolate candy bars (7 ounces each), halved
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup strawberry spreadable fruit
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups chopped almonds, toasted

Directions

Place chocolate in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; cover and process until smooth. Stir in spreadable fruit and vanilla until combined. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in almonds.

To Make Ahead: Kept refrigerated in an airtight container, these truffles can be made one week before serving.