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Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
Helen Pitlick
14 minutes
About 12 truffles
BeginnerSuggested liqueurs: Grand Mariner, amaretto, kahlua, creme de menthe.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons butter
- chopped nuts(optional)
- 1.75 tablespoons liqueur of your choice
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 bar 4 ounce bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
1
Step 1
2 1/2 to 3 minutes
In a double boiler, melt broken chocolate, stirring constantly. Alternatively, microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on medium power.
2
Step 2
Remove chocolate from heat. Blend in butter. Stir in cream, then liqueur. Combine with chopped nuts, if desired.
3
Step 3
10 to 15 minutes
Chill for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently until thick enough to hold a shape.
4
Step 4
Drop by heaping teaspoons onto a foil-lined baking pan. Shape into balls, if desired.
5
Step 5
at least 2 hours
Cover and chill at least 2 hours to set truffles.
Tools & Equipment
double boiler
microwave
spoon
baking pan
foil
teaspoons