Chocolate Truffles!

It's time for dessert! The Dinner Party was absolutely phenomenal! We concluded our party with a trio of desserts and so I am here today to share the first one, Chocolate Truffles! I had never made truffles before and Chris showed me some handy tricks and tips and we came up with some fantastic truffles.  Also, even though this was Chris' specialty, I did all the work! So, now I can make truffles all on my own whenever I want some, which is probably always.

Truffles, Brownie Triple Delight,
and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

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.

3. Drop rounded tsp sized balls of the chocolate mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment, wax paper, or foil.  Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until firm.  Roll each dollop into round balls and roll in the coatings.  Serve or place back in the fridge, but make sure to serve at room temperature.
Enjoy :)