Chocolate Truffles
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4.9
Chocolate Truffles
Description
To prepare these Chocolate Truffles, chocolate and cream are gently melted together in a bowl over simmering water until completely smooth. Once combined, liqueur or flavor essence is folded into the mixture before it is chilled in the refrigerator for one to two hours until firm enough to shape.
After chilling, small spoonfuls of the set ganache are rolled into balls by hand and coated with a chosen ingredient such as toasted nuts, sifted cocoa powder, or shredded coconut, providing varied textures and flavors.
Proper refrigeration keeps the truffles fresh and firm. They store well for up to two weeks in the fridge but should be kept cool to maintain texture. Ideal for serving at celebrations or as a homemade gift, these truffles offer a rich chocolate experience with customizable coatings for added variety.
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate or milk chocolate
- 80 grams cream freshest possible
- 20 grams liqueur see a few suggestions below, or essence of your choice
- coating ingredient of your choice nuts, cocoa, coconut etc
Instructions
- Add the chocolate and cream to a large mixing bowl.
- Set atop a pot of steaming water, do not let the water touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or silicon spatula until all lumps have melted.
- Fold through the liqueur or flavouring.
- Remove the bowl from the steam and place it in the fridge.
- Allow the mix to set, 1-2 hours.
- Meanwhile toast and cool any nuts or coconut with which you may wish to coat the truffles.
- Once the mixture is set and firm remove from the fridge.
- Take teaspoon size scoops and roll the mix into balls, (can be larger or smaller depending on your preference).
- Place on lined trays, may need to be placed back in fridge if it is a warm day.
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Roll balls in mix of your choice, nuts will need to be pressed on as you roll and for finer ingredients like cocoa you can just toss the ball in a bowl of sifted cocoa.
- Kept in the fridge, they will keep up to 2 weeks.
- Kept out of the fridge they will last 4-5 days.
- Serve at room temperature.
- They make a great gift in decorative boxes as well.
Creative Ideas:
- Dark chocolate with Amaretto & toasted almond
- Dark chocolate with orange essence and cocoa
- Dark chocolate with brandy and coconut
- Dark chocolate with vanilla
- Dark chocolate with Cointreau
- Milk chocolate with Frangelico and ground hazelnut
- Milk chocolate with Kahlua and coffee beans
- Milk chocolate with espresso
Notes
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4.9
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