*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Tuna Truffles

Recipe By     : Good Friends Cookbook
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Good Friends Cookbook

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6 1/2  Oz            Flaked White Tuna -- Drained
   8      Oz            Pkg. Cream Cheese -- Softened
   3      Tbsp          Sherry
   1      Tsp           Horseradish
   1 1/4  C             Cheddar Cheese -- Grated
     1/2  C             Unsweetened Flaked Coconut
     1/4  Tsp           Salt
                        Pepper -- To Taste
     1/4  Tsp           Worcestershire Sauce
   1      Bunch         Parsley -- Finely Chopped
                        Red Or Black Caviar For Garnish -- Optional

Combine all ingredients, except parsley and caviar, in a food processor or
blender, blend until smooth.  Chill.
(The mixture may be prepared a day in advance or frozen.)
Form mixture into tiny balls no bigger than 1" in diameter; roll in chopped
parsley.
To garnish, in each ball, make a small indentation with baby finger and fill
with caviar.
Arrange in a attractive pattern on a serving plate by leaving some plain balls
and alternating with the truffles filled with red and black caviar.
Feeds a crowd.



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NOTES : Can be served on toothpicks or in truffle cups.

This is also delicious used as a filling for celery, cherry tomatoes, endive
leaves or cucumber rounds.