As you probably already know the Beatles hold a special place in my heart as my late husband was such a fan and collector. We had a Beatle themed restaurant decorated with all his collection, where we met a lot of other fans!!!
This one is for them! .........
This week's recipes are in honor of George Harrison's Birthday which is Feb. 24th.
George wrote the song "Savoy Truffle" that the Beatles recorded on the famous
"White Album"
The lyrics mention lots of sweet treats with none comparing to the "Savoy Truffle"
A culinary on-line dictionary describes a "Savoy Truffle" as being made with chocolate, flour and a dollop of savory (being any flavoring desired).
Here are a few recipes choose your favorite! And, "Happy Birthday George!"
Oreo Truffles
You'll need: 1 (16 oz) package Oreo cookies
1 ( 8 oz) softened Cream Cheese
2 ( 8 oz) packages of semi sweet Baking Chocolate (melted)
Directions: Crush 9 cookies in food processor or chopper (reserve)
Crush remaining cookies, place in medium mixing bowl
Add cream cheese blend well
Roll mixture into 1" balls
Dip in melted chocolate, sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs
Refrigerate
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
You'll Need: 1 (6 oz) package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
Crushed Peanuts & Cocoa Powder (for coating)
Directions: Melt Choc. Morsels in Microwave on high
( stir every 30 seconds 'til smooth)
Add peanut butter to melted chocolate, then evaporated milk, chill for 1 hr in fridge
Form mixture into 1" balls then roll in coatings of crushed nuts or cocoa powder
Refrigerate
Savoy Truffles
You'll Need: 1 (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar (sifted)
3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (melted)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (truffles can be flavored with your favorite liquors by
omitting the vanilla and adding 1 T of your favorite liquor)
Coatings of Choice: ground nuts, cocoa, coconut, candy sprinkles, etc.
Directions: In mixing bowl beat cream cheese till creamy,
(gradually) add the confectioners sugar till well blended.
Stir in melted chocolate mixing well.
Thoroughly add in flavoring of choice till no streaks remain
*(separate mixture and add varied flavors)
Refrigerate about 1 hour then shape into 1" balls
Roll in coatings of choice.
Refrigerate
**Trivia Tidbit**
George's favorite candy was jelly babies the USA's equivalent being jelly beans; explaining why
Beatle fans pelted the Fab Four with jelly beans during a U.S. appearance in 1964! OUCH!!
Check back next week for more recipes... and please share with all your friends, after all,
We all ".... Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends!"
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