MOZART BIRTHDAY BALLS
Steps:
- For the hazelnut filling: Heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a small microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth and homogenous. Stir in the hazelnuts and freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the pistachio marzipan: Blend the pistachios in a food processor until they're finely ground (but don't overblend or you'll end up with pistachio butter). Add the powdered sugar, almond extract and salt and pulse to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in the corn syrup and blend to form a dough. (It may still look crumbly in the food processor, but if you squeeze it in your hand it should stick together.) Pile it into a ball and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- For the almond marzipan: Combine the almond meal, powdered sugar, almond extract and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in the corn syrup and blend to form a dough. (It may still look crumbly in the food processor, but if you squeeze it in your hand it should stick together.) Pile it into a ball and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- To assemble, divide both the almond marzipan and the pistachio marzipan into 12 equal portions. Keep the marzipan covered with plastic wrap when you're not working with it. Take one of the pistachio marzipan portions and smash it with your palm to make a flat round. Fold it over a rounded 1/4 teaspoon hazelnut filling and roll it into a ball. Smash one of the almond marzipan portions with your palm and fold that over the pistachio ball. Roll it into a ball and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining marzipan and filling and freeze the balls for 15 minutes.
- For the coating: Melt the dark chocolate either in a double boiler or microwave, heating in 30-second increments and stirring after each, until it is smooth and melted. Continue stirring until it is no longer hot to the touch.
- One by one, dip the marzipan balls in the chocolate to fully coat. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off, and then place back on the parchment. Sprinkle with some sanding sugar. Harden them in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Danielle Lynch
l-danielle93@gmail.comThese chocolate truffles are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.
Angel Prado
angel59@aol.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these Mozart Birthday Balls. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and other flavors.
Klevisa Gjoka
k@yahoo.comThese Mozart Birthday Balls are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're sure to impress!
Damien Ann
damiena74@hotmail.frI love that this recipe uses natural ingredients. It makes me feel good about eating these chocolate truffles.
Nkecki Burnette
burnetten@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The Mozart Birthday Balls are so delicious!
Irene Asiil Wayland
i_w@hotmail.comI made these Mozart Birthday Balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Aubree Barnett
baubree100@gmail.comThese chocolate truffles are so pretty! I love the way they look sprinkled with chopped nuts.
LeShonda Walker
l@hotmail.comThe Mozart Birthday Balls were a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try rolling them in powdered sugar next time.
Parbati Shrestha
p.s@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the chocolate truffles a rich and intense flavor.
Mohammad Sayed
sayed@gmail.comThese chocolate truffles are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still delicious.
Thatayaone Tshekiso
thatayaone55@hotmail.comThe Mozart Birthday Balls were a bit too rich for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate.
Maxina Franzoni
f.m@aol.comI love the addition of coconut in these chocolate truffles. It gives them a light and fluffy texture that's perfect for a summer dessert.
Ifeomachukwuo loveth
ifeomachukwuoloveth24@aol.comThese Mozart Birthday Balls are the perfect combination of chocolate and nuts. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a sweet treat.
oguichen Anderson Festus
a.oguichen@aol.comI was surprised at how easy it was to make these chocolate truffles. They look like they're from a fancy bakery, but they're actually quite simple to make.
Bobby Williamson
b81@hotmail.comThese chocolate truffles are so elegant and delicious, they're perfect for any special occasion. I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them!
Bob Atwood
bob-atwood@gmail.comThe Mozart Birthday Balls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I adjusted the amount of sugar in the recipe and they turned out perfectly.
SPAROW GAMER 77 mughal
mughal_s93@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients and doesn't require any special equipment. It's a great recipe for beginners or anyone who wants to make a quick and easy dessert.
Man Nors
nors_man@yahoo.comI've tried many chocolate truffle recipes, but this one is a keeper! The Mozart Birthday Balls were rich, creamy, and had the perfect balance of sweetness. They were a hit at my party.
Mishingo Chakalisa
m_chakalisa17@aol.comMozart Birthday Balls were a delightful treat! The combination of chocolate, nuts, and coconut was divine. They were easy to make and disappeared quickly among my friends.