BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Valentine's Day Oscars Edible Gift Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 30 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For truffle base:
- Bring cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir 7 ounces chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat. Add 2 ounces chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cream. Chill truffle base until firm enough to roll, about 3 hours.
- Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Roll 2 teaspoons truffle base between fingertips into ball. Transfer to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffle base. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- For chocolate coating:
- Line another rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Stir chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of simmering water just until melted. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
- Scoop some of warm (not hot) melted chocolate into palm of hand. Place 1 chilled truffle in hand and roll in palm to coat. Transfer to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining melted chocolate and truffles, rewarming chocolate if necessary. Roll in cocoa powder if desired. For variations, see page 61 for instructions on rolling in toppings. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container and keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
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Nurgis Akther
nurgis.akther@aol.comThese truffles were a bit too rich for me, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them with a different type of chocolate next time.
Nabeeha Nadeem
nn@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these truffles were amazing! They were so creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfect.
To'lqin
tolqin@gmail.comThese truffles were delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and coffee. They were the perfect after-dinner treat.
Mohammed Azam Bhati
mohammed_a@hotmail.frI made these truffles for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.
Ruba Jutt
jutt.ruba85@yahoo.comThese truffles were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make them again.
Arinitwe Andrew
arinitwe.andrew60@hotmail.comI had a lot of trouble getting the chocolate to temper. I ended up having to microwave it in short bursts, which worked eventually, but it was a pain.
Sufii Rajoo
s_rajoo@yahoo.comThese truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.
Rim Alayen
alayen.rim89@yahoo.comI've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Sajarul Sajarul
sajarul59@hotmail.frI made these truffles for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They were the perfect combination of sweet and bitter.
Ashley Greenlee (Mrs.DrakoStar)
gashley@gmail.comThese truffles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.