Truffle Squares

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (use about 3/4 bag)
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag ghiradelli milk chocolate chips (use about 3/4 bag)
• 11 1/2 ounces ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 11 1/2 ounces ghiradelli milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened in microwave)
• 2/3 cup liquor (i used bailey's irish cream, triple sec or amaretto. i think any fruity liquor would be good)

Recipe

• 1 for crust:.
• 2 melt chips in double boiler stirring until smooth. line a medium sized cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread melted chips over the top evenly to edges. the melted chips should make an even ¼ inch crust. you may need less or more melted chips for the crust. put in fridge to harden while making 2nd layer.
• 3 2nd layer:.
• 4 for 2nd layer, melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over low heat. remove from heat and stir in melted butter slowly, stirring in between additions. add egg yolks one at a time and beat well with electric mixer. beat cream cheese and liquor into chocolate mixture until smooth.
• 5 spread this mixture evenly over hardened crust.
• 6 place back into fridge to harden. when truffles are semi firm, in about 2 hours, cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated over night. cut into small squares.