Sunday, February 13, 2011

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles
Here is the fabulously simple recipe:
 
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lb chocolate (so if you use chocolate chips it is 1 1/2 bags)
1 Tblsp hot espresso (or the coffee you have on hand)
1 tsp of extract of your choice (optional)
 
Place chocolate in heat proof bowl.  Heat the cream on the stove until it just boils and then pour over the chocolate.  Combine until it is smooth and glossy.  Add the coffee and extract.  Let it cool in the fridge until it is set.  Scoop out with a melon baller or small scoop and roll in cocoa powder.  Now taste one just to make sure that they are perfect.
 
If your chocolate is too soft and is not setting up then you can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder at a time until the chocolate thickens, combine thoroughly and let it set up in the fridge again.

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