These sweet treats make great Christmas gifts!

Kahlua Truffles

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped

Directions

~In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth.

~In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to double boiler, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, whisking constantly.

~Remove from heat; stir in Kahlua and cream cheese until blended. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, one hour or until easy to shape.

~Place almonds in a small bowl. Shape mixture into one-inch balls; roll in almonds. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about two hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.