Dark Chocolate Truffles
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As a child, I recall just the phrase "chocolate truffles" made me think of rich people that could spoil themselves with whatever they liked. :)
Oh, the fantasies of youth! Maybe only the rich can indulge regularly, but surely most of us can treat ourselves or a loved one occasionally with a gourmet selection of mouthwatering truffles from some place like zChocolat.com
Don't worry, if they are completely out of your league at ALL times, or if you just want to do-it-yourself, you can prepare your own truffles with this recipe so you can nibble as you go.
Dark Chocolate Truffle Recipe
- 1 2/3 cups dark chocolate, chips or pieces
- 6 tablespoons whipping cream (reduce to 1/4 c. if adding liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, toffee, powdered sugar, or cocoa powder
Uncover and mix well until smooth. Add butter and vanilla and stir through.
Chill for about 1-2 hours until firm enough to form into balls. Form 1" balls and roll in desired topping.
What could be easier, except, of course, ordering them online? :)
If you really want to go all out, prepare some tempered chocolate and dip the balls in that to form a nice firm chocolate shell. You can still sprinkle them with nuts, etc., before the chocolate sets.
Enjoy! But don't get carried away and make yourself sick. Oh, there I go talking to myself again - oops!
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