Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
3339
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. MAKE THE FILLING: Place 8 ounces of the chocolate pieces and the butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour half the cream into the bowl.
  2. As the chocolate melts, slowly whisk the mixture together until smooth. Then gradually add the remaining cream until it's completely incorporated and the ganache is thick and shiny.
  3. FORM THE TRUFFLES: Pour the ganache into a 2-inch-deep baking pan, spread evenly, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until set (it should have the consistency of fudge). Using a melon baller or a small spoon, form rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Let the truffles harden in the freezer for about 15 minutes. After removing from the freezer, roll truffles between your hands into marble-size spheres, squeezing slightly (try to do this quickly, otherwise they'll become too soft). You can now dust the truffles with cocoa and serve them as is, but they'll hold their shape better if you coat them with chocolate first.
  4. MAKE THE COATING: Let the truffles rest in the freezer while you make the chocolate glaze. Place the remaining chocolate pieces in a large bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate starts to set at the edge of the bowl. Drop the truffles into the melted chocolate and retrieve them with a fork, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Garnish immediately or leave the truffles plain and proceed to step 5.
  5. GARNISH: For a nut garnish, roll the freshly coated truffles in a shallow dish of chopped nuts. For a sugar or cocoa garnish, set the freshly coated truffles on a plate and sift the garnish over them. Turn the truffles and sift again to cover completely.
  6. STORAGE: Place the truffles on the lined baking sheet and allow them to set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Truffles will keep for about 2 weeks, chilled or at room temperature, when stored in a tightly sealed container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3339.23 Kcal (13981 kJ)
Calories from fat 2137.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 237.5g 365%
Cholesterol 225.46mg 75%
Sodium 111.09mg 5%
Potassium 2166.37mg 46%
Total Carbs 366.48g 122%
Sugars 311.85g 1247%
Dietary Fiber 34.02g 136%
Protein 25.36g 51%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 17mg 95%
Calcium 266.3mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 466.76 Kcal (1954 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.2g 365%
Cholesterol 31.52mg 75%
Sodium 15.53mg 5%
Potassium 302.82mg 46%
Total Carbs 51.23g 122%
Sugars 43.59g 1247%
Dietary Fiber 4.76g 136%
Protein 3.55g 51%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 95%
Calcium 37.2mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 85.8
    Points
  • 100
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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