Rich Irish Cream Truffles |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a really fancy,and simple treat to make for St. Patrick's Day, or any day for that matter! Ingredients:
1 cup whipping cream |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 pinch salt |
1 lb real bittersweet chocolate, broken into 1 inch pieces |
4 ounces milk chocolate, broken into 1 inch pieces |
4 beaten egg yolks |
3 tablespoons irish cream |
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa |
Directions:
1. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium, heat whipping cream (2-3 minutes).
2. Add vanilla extract and salt.
3. Stir in half of the bittersweet chocolate and half milk chocolate with a whisk until melted.
4. Stir in the yolks, cooking over low heat. Stir often until lightly thickened (10-12 minutes).
5. Remove from heat; stir in remaining chocolate and the liqueur until chocolate is melted.
6. Cover and refrigerate until mixture is firm enough to shape (1/2 hour).
7. In medium shallow bowl, sift in cocoa.
8. By rounded TBSP, drop chocolate mixture into cocoa, rolling to coat.
9. Form into balls and roll in cocoa again.
10. Carefully put onto tray; refrigerate until firm (approx 30 minutes).
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