Milk Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 lb lowfat milk chocolate, Belgian preferred finely minced
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1/2 c. butter in small chunks
- 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest or possibly grated orange zest
- 1/2 c. cocoa pwdr for garnish
Directions
- Microwave chocolate at half power to heat completely, stirring a few times to ensure even melting, 2 to 3 min.
- Heat cream in saucepan over medium-low heat just to a simmer, but not boiling, 3 to 4 min. Pour over melted chocolate and stir from center to mix proportionately. Add in butter and zest and stir till thoroughly combined.
- Cover and chill 3 hrs. This will allow any remaining air bubbles to work their way out.
- Using small ice cream scoop or possibly Tbsp., scoop truffle mix and form into round balls using your hands; work quickly, because the chocolate will begin to heat as it warms. (Latex gloves are recommended.) Roll each truffle in cocoa pwdr and store in refrigerator till serving.
- This recipe yields 54 truffles.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 166 | |
| Calories from Fat 107 | 64% |
| Total Fat 12.15g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7.63g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium 146mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 12.64g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 10.28g | 7% |
| Protein 2.18g | 3% |
