Best Chocolate Truffles
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Recipe type: Candy
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Serves: 20-25
 
An easy truffle recipe that relies on best quality chocolate. Requires at least 8 Hours. Active time- 30-45 minutes, total.
Ingredients
  • 11 ounces chopped 55% cocoa chocolate- best quality
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons liqueur (Frangelico, Chambord, etc)
  • 8 ounces chopped chocolate for coating.
  • Chopped Hazelnuts or sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
  1. Make sure the chocolate is chopped finely- and be sure that you have 11 ounces (measured using a kitchen scale).
  2. Bring the cream to a boil, using either the stove or microwave.
  3. Pour hot cream over the chocolate, and let sit 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk chocolate and cream, beginning at the center and moving out, until a ganache forms.
  5. Add the liqueur, and whisk to incorporate.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
To form the Truffles:
  1. Scoop even heaping teaspoons of ganache using a melon baller or two spoons. Roll the chocolate between your palms to form even balls.
  2. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
For Coating:
  1. Melt the additional chocolate in a double boiler. Keep warm. Set truffles on one side, chocolate in the middle, and a foil lined pan on the other. Working quickly, dip the cold truffle into the chocolate, allow excess chocolate to drip off, and set on the waiting pan. Use two forks to manipulate the truffle in the chocolate, and allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing on the baking sheet. Top the truffles with nuts or sprinkles, if desired.
  2. Refrigerate for an hour, or until chocolate is set. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe by The Fast and the Foodiest at http://new.fastandfoodiest.com/?p=356