Janettes Lighter Truffles Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls.

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• Place mousse in a bowl and drizzle port over the mousse. Mash with a fork until the mixture is workable and the port is incorporated. Work in the black pepper. Do not overwork. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour or until firm.
• Remove from refrigerator and divide evenly into 24 uniform "truffles." Using your hands, quickly roll the mousse into balls. When finished roll the truffles in the miniature croutons Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into the tiniest possible cubes (1/16-inch or smaller). Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until uniformly golden. Cool and set aside to use as directed.

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• Put the semisweet chocolate in a medium-size mixing bowl and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until hot but not quite simmering. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 or 4 minutes. Stir until smooth.
• Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat in the butter and amaretto until the mixture is light and creamy. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
• Use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop up heaping teaspoons of the chocolate mixture, then use your hands to roll them into smooth balls, about 3/4-inch in diameter.
• Melt the milk chocolate. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Coat some truffles in the melted chocolate, some in cocoa powder and some in almonds, setting them on the baking sheet as they're ready. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

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• MELT chocolate chips in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in orange extract and frosting; blend well. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm. PLACE each coating in its own pie pan. Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls; drop onto coating (mixture will be sticky). Roll to coat. Place in foil candy cups, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

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• In a large mixing bowl, stir the orange juice and honey together until well blended. Add the fruit and toss to combine. Scoop the ice cream into 4 dessert bowls and top with the fruit mixture. Spoon the rum over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately.