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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Who knew yesterday's mashed potatoes could become a decadent truffle dessert? Rich, dark chocolate with a slightly nutty texture and just a hint of Irish Cream make these luscious treats a must. âKathy Keleher, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 egg yolk, beaten |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup ground pecans |
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk) |
2 tablespoons irish cream liqueur, kahlua, or strong brewed coffee |
baking cocoa or additional ground pecans |
Directions:
1. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter until melted, whisking frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolk. Return all to the heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pecans, mashed potatoes and Irish cream. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls.
3. Roll truffles in cocoa or additional pecans. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.
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