Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Semisweet chocolate. cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp. Clover butter
- 2 tbsp. Cognac
Accompaniment
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Description
Lovely Christmas dessert
Method
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1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
3. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth then give the cognac.
4. Cover and place in the refrigerator until the truffle mixture is firm (this will take several hours or overnight).
5. Place your coatings for the truffles on a plate.
6. Remove the truffle mixture from the refrigerator. With your hands form the chocolate into round bite-sized balls.
7. Immediately roll the truffle in the coating and place on a parchment lined baking sheet or tray. Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm.
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When I make these I use powdered sugar, toasted chopped nut or cocoa powder.
Could you advise me on the coating mixture, can't see it in the recipe.
Thanks
Sounds gorgeous and simple, thank you for adding this recipe, I will be attempting them for Christmas.