CRANBERRY MILK-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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Yield Makes about 60 cranberry milk-chocolate truffles

Number Of Ingredients 11

For truffle mixture
9 ounces fine-quality milk chocolate* such as Valrhona "40% cacao"
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) unsweetened dried cranberries
For coating and decorating truffles
parchment paper
9 ounces fine-quality milk chocolate* such as Valrhona "40% cacao"
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries(about 2 1/2 ounces)
*available at some specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • Make truffle mixture:
  • Chop chocolate. In a small saucepan bring cream, butter and salt just to a boil and stir in cranberries. Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand 10 minutes. In a food processor pulse together chocolate and cranberry mixture until smooth and transfer to a small bowl. Chill truffle mixture, covered, until very firm, at least 12 hours, and up to 3 days.
  • Line a tray with wax paper.
  • With a 1-inch melon-ball cutter scoop out truffle mixture and between palms of your hands roll into smooth balls, transferring truffles to tray. Chill truffles until firm, about 3 hours. Bring truffles to room temperature, about 20 minutes, before proceeding.
  • Coat and decorate truffles:
  • Oil a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  • Temper chocolate . (Alternatively, chop chocolate and in a double boiler or a small metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth.)
  • Balance 1 truffle on a fork (do not spear) and hold fork over chocolate. Spoon chocolate over ball, letting excess drip off. Return truffle to tray and top with a small piece of dried cranberry. Coat and decorate remaining truffles in same manner. Chill truffles, uncovered, until set, about 3 hours. Truffles keep, layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container and chilled, 2 weeks. Bring truffles to room temperature before serving.

Milor M Maharjan
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I can't wait to try making these truffles with different flavors of chocolate.


Nancy Shilson
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These truffles are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days in advance and they were still perfect.


Roro Nina
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I've never made truffles before, but this recipe made it easy.


Adriana Lessing
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These truffles are the perfect way to end a meal.


Amit Chauhan
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed these truffles.


Tina Mae Bearden
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These truffles are really good, but they're a lot of work to make.


Ashley Dasher
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I had trouble getting the truffles to set. I think I might have used too much cream.


John Savage
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These truffles are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Clydie Brewer
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I wasn't sure how the cranberry and milk chocolate would go together, but it was surprisingly delicious!


Mahadi Hassan Alif
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These truffles are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


jani Tiger
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I love how easy these truffles are to make. I can always count on them to turn out well.


La’Star Collins
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These truffles are so rich and decadent. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


fahim vai
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I've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Rasel dot com
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These truffles were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.