Makes 48 truffles

Ingredients

• 6oz package white chocolate
• 1 cup almond slivers (toasted and finely chopped)
• 8oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• ½ box of vanilla wafers
• 1/4 cup strawberry preserves

Procedure

1. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add melted chocolate to cream cheese, mix until smooth.
4. Crush 1/2 bag of the cookies to fine crumbs in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin or you can use a food processor.
5. Add vanilla wafer crumbs and preserves, mixing well.
6. Cover and chill mixture for 1 hour.
7. Remove from refrigerator and shape mixture into 1” balls (truffles).
8. Roll each truffle in almonds.

Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.