Strawberry Fudge Balls

Yield: 48 Servings

8 oz Cream cheese; softened 6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips; m 3/4 c Vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 c Strawberry preserves 1/2 c Toasted almonds; finely chop --or powdered sugar; sifted

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the melted chocolate, beating until smooth. Stir in the wafer crumbs and preserves; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balla; roll in chopped almonds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 2 months.