HAZELNUT TRUFFLES

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The secret ingredient that adds a nutty flavor to our Classic Truffles? Lightly browned hazelnuts and Nutella.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 pound 2 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate, plus 12 ounces more for dipping
2 1/2 cups (about 11 ounces) hazelnuts
1/4 cup Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread hazelnuts on a rimmedbaking sheet; toast until lightly brownedand skins crack, 5 to 7 minutes. Whilestill warm, rub hazelnuts with a kitchentowel to remove as much skin as possible. Let cool, and chop very finely.
  • In a small saucepan, bring cream, butter, and corn syrup to a full boil overmedium heat. Turn off heat. Add 1 poundchocolate; gently swirl pan to coverchocolate with cream, but do not stir. Let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Stir inNutella.
  • Slowly whisk until combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; refrigerate,stirring every 15 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, mixture will thickenquickly, so stir every 3 to 5 minutes untilthick enough to scoop, 10 to 20 minutesmore. Using two spoons or a small ice-cream scoop, form into 1-inch balls; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Chill until firm, but not hard, about 10minutes. Remove from refrigerator; rollin palms to form a ball, and press gentlywith fingers to create irregular shapes.Chill until ready to dip, up to 1 week.Place remaining 12 ounces chocolate ina heatproof bowl over a pan of simmeringwater; stir occasionally until chocolatemelts. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Place nuts in a small bowl. Removecenters from refrigerator. Using onehand, dip one center into melted chocolate, then roll around in your hand tocoat evenly, letting excess drip back intopan. Place truffle in nuts. With yourclean hand, cover truffle with nuts. Letsit in bowl 20 seconds.
  • Lift out, and set on a parchment-linedbaking sheet. Repeat with remainingtruffles. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate 5 minutes to set. You can storetruffles in airtight containers up to 1week at a cool room temperature.

Ariful Lslam Ariful Lslam
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I can't wait to make these truffles again. They're so delicious!


Lauretta Odjubi
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These truffles are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


cynthia dosier
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I made these truffles for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


B.M.Z Classic
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These truffles are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special treat.


Praw Deep
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The hazelnut flavor in these truffles is amazing. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Evil Farm1
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I love the way these truffles melt in my mouth. They're so creamy and smooth.


Akkse Akide
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These truffles are perfect for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious.


Rodrigo Rodgers
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I made these truffles for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best truffles he's ever had.


Lupita Victoriano
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These truffles are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a professional chocolatier. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


idrees rehman
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These are the best truffles I've ever had! The chocolate is so smooth and creamy, and the hazelnuts add the perfect amount of crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Allison Lamb
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I've made these truffles several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so rich and decadent, and the hazelnut flavor really shines through.


smart boy balti offical
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These truffles were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the chocolate and the hazelnuts.


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