Two-tone truffles

60 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWalnuts; finely chopped
cupSifted powdered sugar
1Egg white; see * Note
(or 2 tbspns pasteurized egg whites)
1tablespoonRum
cupSemisweet chocolate
¾cupSweetened condensed milk
1tablespoonButter

Directions

* Note: Raw eggs have been known to cause food-borne illnesses. Use pasteurized egg whites for safety.

Mix nuts, powdered sugar, egg white and rum. Spread in 8-inch square cake pan lined with wax paper. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Add condensed milk and butter, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Spread over nut layer. Chill 1½ hours until firm. Cut into small squares. Store in airtight container.

Yields 60 (1-inch) squares.

Each serving: 74 calories; 9 mg sodium; 2 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 0.18 gram fiber Recipe Source: Los Angeles Times - 12-16-1998 Formatted for Mastercook by Lynn Thomas - dcqp82a@...

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