norma's raspberry fudge balls

York, PA
Updated on Aug 2, 2011

I have made these for so many years during the holidays that I really don't remember where I got it. All I know is when I make them they all are gone really fast. They are so good and easy to make. I have given them as gifts and everyone wants the recipe.

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yield Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 ounce package on your favorite cream cheese, softened ( i used philadelphia brand )
  • 1 - 6 ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted
  • 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup of your favorite raspberry preserves, strained ( i used kraft )
  • - finely chopped almonds or walnuts
  • - cocoa powder
  • - powdered sugar

How To Make norma's raspberry fudge balls

  • Step 1
    Melt the chocolate pieces either in the microwave in a bowl for 30 seconds at a time; take out and stir after each heating until melted or in a double boiler pan. Stiring often until melted.
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese and chocolate, mixing until well blended.
  • Step 3
    Stir in crumbs and preserves and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerater to chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Step 5
    Remove from refrigerater and shape into one inch balls.
  • Step 6
    Roll each ball in either the almonds, walnuts, cocoa powder or powdered sugar. A variety of coatings make a pretty presentation.

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