Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips, preserves and coffee until mixture is smooth. Chill for 1 hour. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Cover and store in the refrigerator.