Strawberry Truffles for Robin

Strawberry Truffles

The following recipe is for a friend that likes chocolate and strawberries, I hope that she make some soon and save's me some.

NOTE: The is a simple recipe, for those of you that don't have a double boiler you can use the microwave to melt the chocolate.

1. 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
2. 5 oz. white chocolate
3. 4 cups confectioner's sugar
4. 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
5. 18 medium fresh strawberries
6. 1/4 cup finely minced crystallized ginger (get it in a gourmet food store or well stocked supermarket) 1/2 cup toasted coconut
7. 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

Makes about 18 truffles

Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler, let cool. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and ginger root until smooth. Add melted white chocolate and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle. Use a small melon baller (or small spoon) to scoop out the center of each strawberry, half way down each fruit. Pat strawberry dry. Put a little crystallized ginger into each strawberry. Shape the cheese mixture around the fruit. Coat one end in the toasted coconut, the other in the pistachio nuts.

Place truffles in candy cups and chill until serving time.

Bon ape-tit: If you come up with a different combination that you like, then please leave a comment so that we can share with everyone.

If you have any suggestions for recipes that you would like to see let me know and I will do my best to find it, or if you have a favorite recipe that you would like me to post, then send me an email with the recipe and your contact information.

I will be posting more recipes for the holiday's, so make sure to stop back often.

A New Look and a Special Treat

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I hope that you find the upcoming post helpful for the holidays.

NOW for that special treat for those of you with a sweet tooth. I hope you enjoy.

M&M'S® Holiday Brownies

A rich, colorful, layered treat that the family can help decorate.

What you'll need:

• 1 box your favorite brownie mix (for 13"x 9" baking pan)
• 1 bag M&M'S® Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays
• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whipped cream (optional)

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions.
Spoon batter into 13" x 9" baking pan, spreading evenly.
Cover batter with 1 cup of M&M'S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies
for the Holidays.

In another mixing bowl, thoroughly beat the cream cheese with the
sugar. Slowly add the heavy cream, eggs and vanilla extract. Blend
mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl several
times.

Evenly spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the
center of the pan comes out almost clean.

Remove and cool completely.

Optional: Just before serving, top with a layer of whipped cream.

Cut into 2-inch squares.

Prior to serving, decorate with M&M'S® Brand Milk Chocolate
Candies for the Holidays. Refrigerate any leftovers.

All the best to Everyone, don't forget to check back for more special treats.