Velvety Chocolate Truffles |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I found this is a Chatelaine book and was suprised how easy they were. This will also make a nice hostess gift if you can keep them long enough. Time does not inlude the cooling time Ingredients:
8 ounces of finely chopped semisweet chocolate |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1/8 teaspoon rum (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional) |
1/4 cup cocoa powder |
Directions:
1. Put chopped chocolate in a large bowl.
2. Pour cream in a sausepan and put on med high heat and bring to a boil.
3. Pour over chocolate. Add vanilla and extract.
4. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixed well. Pour into a small bowl .
5. Refrigerate uncovered until firm and cool at least 2 hours more if you are able.
6. Line a tray with parchment paper ,take about 1 tablespoon of mixtue and roll into balls.
7. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
8. Place cocoa into a small bowl and roll cooled balls in the powder 1 at a time.
9. Refrigerate in airtight container, will keep for one week.
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