Description
The Matuszak family loves making sweets, and chocolate truffles are one of our favorites.
We especially enjoy making these as little gifts!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb (225 g) good quality bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 lb (225 g) good quality semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp prepared espresso or coffee
- 1/2 tsp good quality vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Grand Marnier or other flavored liqueur, optional.
Instructions
- Place finely chopped chocolates or chocolate chips in a heatproof or glass mixing bowl. (I prefer using Valrhona or Guittard chocolate.) Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just boils. Turn off the heat and allow the cream to sit for 20 seconds. Pour the cream through a fine-meshed sieve into the bowl of chocolate. With a wire whisk slowly stir the cream and chocolate together until the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in coffee, vanilla, & Grand Marnier (or other flavored liqueur). Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Using 2 tsp (I like using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop), scoop round dollops of the chocolate ganache onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm. Roll each dollop in your hands to roughly make a round ball. Then roll the chocolate truffles in cocoa powder, toasted chopped nuts, or crushed peppermint. These will keep refrigerated for a few weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Chocolate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 200