Name: Chocolate Truffles
Yield: Makes about 30
Ingredients: 8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons liqueur such as Cognac or Grand Marnier or plain vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 30

Ingredients

8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons liqueur such as Cognac or Grand Marnier or plain vanilla extract

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted

Preparation

Step 1
1. Place chocolate in a bowl. Bring cream to a boil in a small, heavy saucepan. Pour cream over chocolate. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes; gently stir until smooth. Add liqueur and stir to combine. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
Step 2
2. Sift cocoa into a bowl. Using a measuring spoon, scoop up 1 teaspoon of chocolate, and quickly roll into a ball about 3/4 inch across. Drop into cocoa; roll each truffle in cocoa to coat. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

TagsCandy Dessert Cognac Brandy Alcohol Beverages Grand Marnier Liqueur Chocolate Cocoa Snack Nut Free Gluten Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Epicurious

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