DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 (1lb)package Oreo cookies, divided
1 (8ounce)package Philadelphia Cream cheese , softened
2 (8ounce)packages baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

DIRECTIONS

CRUSH 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food.

processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.)
Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl.
Add cream cheese; mix until well blended.
Roll cookie [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 (12ounce)package ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons instant coffee
Coating
1 (12ounce)package ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons shortening (no substitutions)

DIRECTIONS

Place 12 oz. bittersweet and 6 oz. milk chocolate chips in a mixing bowl.Set aside.

In a saucepan, bring cream and instant coffee to a gentle boil.Immediately pour over chips.Let stand for 1 minute.Whisk until smooth.

Cover and chill for 35 minutes.Beat for 10 to 15 seconds or [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces excellent quality bittersweet chocolate chips
5 ounces fresh goat cheese (plain fromage)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
unsweetened cocoa powder, for coating truffle

DIRECTIONS

Melt the chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until it is smooth and completely melted. Remove chocolate from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Meanwhile lightly whip goat cheese and vanilla until fluffy and light. And chocolate [...]

INGREDIENTS
Basic truffle mixture
5 ounces very best quality 70% solids dark chocolate
5 fluid ounces thick double cream
1 ounce unsalted butter
2 tablespoons rum or brandy
For the plain truffles
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
For the ginger truffles
1 ounce preserved gingerroot , very finely chopped, plus some extra cut into small pieces
For the toasted almond truffles
1 ounce flaked toasted almonds , very finely chopped
For the chocolate-coated truffles
2 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)
1/2 teaspoon peanut oil
cocoa, for dusting
paper, sweet cases for the chocolate-coated truffle
1 sheet baking parchment paper (silicone [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extractor vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds , finely chopped, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in chips, stirring vigorously until mixture is smooth. Stir inextract.
Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 [...]