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Pink Wafer Truffles Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 200g pink wafer biscuits
- 100g cream cheese
- 100g white chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup sprinkles

Special equipment needed:
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small cookie scoop
- Toothpicks

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a food processor, pulse the pink wafer biscuits until they are finely crushed.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed biscuits and cream cheese until well mixed.
3. Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Chill the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
6. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the melted white chocolate and place it back on the baking sheet.
7. Sprinkle the truffles with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
8. Chill the truffles in the fridge for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
Temperature:
- Fridge temperature
Serving size:
- Makes 20 truffles

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120 per truffle
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pink wafer biscuits can be substituted with any other flavored wafer biscuits.
- Cream cheese can be substituted with mascarpone cheese or ricotta cheese.
- White chocolate can be substituted with milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
- Sprinkles can be substituted with chopped nuts or shredded coconut.

Variations:
- Add a teaspoon of raspberry jam to the cream cheese mixture for a fruity twist.
- Roll the truffles in crushed nuts instead of sprinkles for a crunchy texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use a toothpick to dip the truffles in the chocolate to avoid getting your fingers messy.
- Chill the truffles in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure they are firm.

Storage instructions:
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating instructions:
- These truffles are best served chilled and do not need to be reheated.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the truffles on a platter lined with pink tissue paper for a festive look.

Garnishes:
- Garnish the truffles with extra sprinkles or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Pairings:
- Serve these truffles with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of milk.

Suggested side dishes:
- These truffles are a sweet treat and do not require any side dishes.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cream cheese mixture is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes before forming into balls.
- If the chocolate is too thick, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands before handling the ingredients.
- Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve.

Food history:
- Pink wafer biscuits were first introduced in the UK in the 1920s and have been a popular snack ever since.

Flavor profiles:
- These truffles have a sweet and creamy flavor with a crunchy texture from the wafer biscuits.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve these truffles as a dessert at a party or as a sweet snack anytime.

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Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Chocolatey, Nutty, Crunchy