Strawberry Fudge Truffles recipe

48 servings

1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate morsels

1/2 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped

8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)

3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs

1/4 cup SMUCKER'S® Strawberry Preserves

In a small saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat.

Put almonds in a small bowl.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add melted chocolate, beating until smooth.

Stir in vanilla wafer crumbs and preserves, mixing well.

Cover and chill mixture for 1 hour.

Remove from refrigerator and shape mixture into 1-inch balls or ''truffles.

'' Roll each truffle in almonds; chill truffles until serving time