German Chocolate Truffles |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For an effortless centerpiece, pile truffles in wine goblets that have shimmery holiday ribbon tied to their stems. Ingredients:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar, divided |
1 1/2 tablespoons german chocolate-flavored coffee granules |
1 (4-ounce) bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped |
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract |
coatings: chocolate sprinkles, flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. Position knife blade in a miniature food processor bowl; add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and coffee granules. Process until mixture resembles a fine powder; set aside. 2. Melt chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. 3. Combine reserved powdered sugar mixture, melted chocolate, remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, cream cheese, and coconut extract in a medium bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. 4. Shape mixture into 1 balls; roll in desired coatings. 5. Truffle-coating variation: Combine 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels and 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening in top of a double broiler over hot, not simmering water. Cook until chocolate melts. Dip uncoated trouffles into chocolate mixture, coating completely. Place on wax paper to dry. 6. Place 2 ounces of white chocolate baking squares in top of a double broiler over hot, not simmering water. Cook until white chocolate melts. Cool slightly. Spoon into a small zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag. Drizzle white chocolate over chocolate-coated truffles. |
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