BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Valentine's Day Oscars Edible Gift Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 30 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For truffle base:
- Bring cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir 7 ounces chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat. Add 2 ounces chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cream. Chill truffle base until firm enough to roll, about 3 hours.
- Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Roll 2 teaspoons truffle base between fingertips into ball. Transfer to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffle base. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- For chocolate coating:
- Line another rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Stir chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of simmering water just until melted. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
- Scoop some of warm (not hot) melted chocolate into palm of hand. Place 1 chilled truffle in hand and roll in palm to coat. Transfer to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining melted chocolate and truffles, rewarming chocolate if necessary. Roll in cocoa powder if desired. For variations, see page 61 for instructions on rolling in toppings. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container and keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
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Tauseeqhaiderking Haiderking
[email protected]These truffles were the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.
Shafauet Ullah
[email protected]I loved that this recipe didn't require any special equipment.
Gift Ogazi
[email protected]These were a bit too boozy for my taste.
Sani Shafiu
[email protected]I've never made chocolate truffles before, but these turned out great!
Queen Ch
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted chopped dried cherries instead of hazelnuts.
Sad Feeling
[email protected]These truffles were the perfect gift for my friends and family.
Pete Creel
[email protected]Meh.
Athri Jutt
[email protected]These truffles were so rich and decadent. I couldn't stop eating them!
Mitchell Harris
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting the chocolate to set properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mohsin Heera
[email protected]Wow!
King of Coc
[email protected]The chocolate was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise, these truffles were perfect.
kelvin precious
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
tisheebrat
[email protected]These truffles were a huge hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them, and they were surprisingly easy to make.
Steve Gipson
[email protected]Absolutely delicious - will definitely make these again!
Baddie Bie
[email protected]I've always struggled with tempering chocolate, but this recipe made it so easy! This simple recipe is great for beginner chocolatiers.