CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE SQUARES

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz (224 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur
• 1/3 cup toasted sliced natural almonds, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. To prepare crust, combine crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl until blended. Press mixture into a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool crust completely in pan on a rack.
4. To prepare truffle filling, combine chocolate and cream in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. Pour truffle filling over crust. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.
5. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. May be frozen for up to 1 month.