Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. Whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 1/2 lb Bittersweet chocolate Or possibly- semisweet chocolate Minced
- 2 Tbsp. Cognac or possibly other brandy
- 3/4 lb Bittersweet chocolate Or possibly- semisweet chocolate minced
Directions
- Bring whipping cream and unsalted butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add in 1/2 lb. bittersweet chocolate and stir till melted. Fold in 2 Tbsp. Cognac. Let stand at room temperature till hard sufficient to mound on spoon, about 3-1/2 hrs.
- Line cookie sheet with foil. Spoon truffle mix by rounded Tbsp. onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing apart. Refrigeratetill hard, about 1 hour.
- Roll 1 truffle between palms of hands into ball. Place on same sheet.
- Repeat with remaining truffles; chill. Heat 3/4 lb. chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently till smooth. Remove from over water. Grasp 1 truffle between thumb and index finger. Dip into chocolate, coating completely. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate. Place on same sheet. Repeat dipping with remaining truffles. Chill till hard, about 30 min. Remove truffles from foil. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Chill in airtight container.)
- Serve cool.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 60g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 293 | |
| Calories from Fat 257 | 88% |
| Total Fat 30.37g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 18.84g | 75% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 399mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 14.31g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 0.44g | 0% |
| Protein 6.28g | 10% |
