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Chocolate Truffles
makes about 30 truffles
Ingredients:
1/4 lb. good bittersweet chocolate (we used Ghiradelli), chips or chopped
1/4 lb. good semisweet chocolate (again Ghiradelli), chips or chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp liquor, we used Raspberry Framboise; optional
1 1/2 tsp prepared coffee
1/4 tsp good vanilla extract
Optional coatings: powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, coconut, sprinkles... (we used coconut and chopped pecans)
Directions:
1. Place chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it just starts to bubble. Pour the cream over the chocolate and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in the liquor, coffee, and vanilla. Set aside to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Enjoy :)
Wow, impressive!
ReplyDeleteChocolate with raspberry liquor.... Mmmmm!
ReplyDeleteYep...super yummy
DeleteYUMMY I wish we lived closer so I could come eat some of these yums! Guess I will just have to make them myself BUT they will not look as awesome as these thats for sure
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! I wish I could send them, but they don't travel well...
DeleteTruffles are fun to make. Looks like they turned out great. (If you ever get tired of math students, please consider a career in fine dining cuisine). :D
ReplyDeleteHaha...I really want to do both!
DeleteLooks absolutely delicious! I would so love to try some. I reckon I could eat the whole lot in about 5 minutes flat!
ReplyDeleteI thought so too, but they're so rich!
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