Chocolate Truffles
August 24, 2011
“There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles.” This chocolate quote surely makes sense to all the chocolate lovers out there.
Chocolate truffles are an immensely delicious treat any time of day and any day of the year. But did you know that they are named after the fungus, the fruiting bodies of underground mushrooms, because of their resemblance as it looks a lot like the dirt?
Chocolate truffles are typically made with ganache which is a mixture of chocolate and cream, but can also be made with centers such as mints and walnuts then served in variety of ways such as covering it with crumbled nuts, shredded coconut, or confectioner’s sugar. These may look intimidating but actually are very easy to prepare, the only difficulty you’ll ever have here is the dilemma of whether to grab another bite or not!
| Chocolate Truffles • 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla For centers: pecans, walnuts, whole almonds or after-dinner mints For coatings: coconut, crushed nuts, powdered sugar Cream butter in large mixer bowl. Combine 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and the cocoa; add alternately with cream and vanilla to butter. Blend well. Chill until firm. Shape small amount of mixture around desired center; roll into 1-inch balls. Drop into desired coating and turn until well covered. Chill until firm. |
Try making some and giving it us a gift and it’s certain you will be appreciated. You might even be asked for the recipe!
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