Truffle treats

Yield: 20 Servings MM

Ingredients:

6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate squares
1/4 c Margarine
2 2/3 c Flaked coconut
8 oz Cream cheese; softened
2 1/2 c Half & half; cold
1 lg Chocolate instant pudding
2 tb Unsweetened cocoa
1 tb Powdered sugar

Instructions:

Place chocolate in heavy saucepan over very low heat; stir constantly until just melted. Remove 2 tbls of melted chocolate; set aside. Stir margarine into remaining chocolate in saucepan until melted. Gradually stir in coconut tossing to coat evenly. Press mix into a 9x13" pan which has been lined with foil. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth; beat in reserved 2 tbls chocolate. Gradually mix in half & half. Add pudding mix. Beat at low speed until well blended about 1 minute. Pour over crust. Freeze until firm about 4 hours or overnight. Mix together cocoa and sugar in a small bowl; sift over truffle mixture. Lift foil from pan onto cutting board; let stand for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Cut into diamonds squares or triangles.