Badem Ezmesi (Bebek Almond Truffles)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    10 truffles

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Turkish

Badem Ezmesi (Bebek Almond Truffles)

A recipe for Badem Ezmesi (Bebek Almond Truffles) from the cookbook, Anatolia! These orange blossom-scented almond truffles are coated in dark cocoa powder.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 50 milliliters water 1 3/4 fluid ounces
  • 50 grams sugar 1 3/4 ounces
  • 4 drops lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 150 grams blanched almonds 5 1/2 ounces, 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon Frangelico or hazelnut liqueur
  • 50 grams dark cocoa powder 1 3/4 ounce

Instructions

  1. Bring 50 milliliters (1 3/4 fluid ounces) water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then add the lemon juice and the orange blossom water.
  3. Put the almonds in a mixing bowl and gradually add the syrup, in four batches, pounding the mixture with a wooden spoon each time.
  4. Add the Fragelico and then knead the mixture for 5 minutes, until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Roll the truffles into about ten walnut-sized balls, coat with cocoa powder and serve.
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