Holiday time is fast approaching and photos and recipes for christmas cookies and chocolates have started to bombard magazine covers. Truffles have long been something I have wanted to make, but have never got around to doing. After trying truffles from a local chocolateria I was convinced I needed to make them, although I new I could never replicate those delicious balls of heaven from the local vendor. So noting my housewarming was close to the holidays I thought they would make a nice presentation and dessert. I used the recipe from the LCBO Food & Drink magazine, which called for alcohol.8 oz (250 g) bittersweet chocolate
1 oz (30 g) unsweetened chocolate
½ cup (125 mL) whipping cream
¼ cup (50 mL) unsalted butter
3 T Kahlua
Cocoa for rolling
In a heavy pan on a low heat, melt chocolates, whipping cream and butter together, stirring occasionally.
When melted, pour into a small bowl. Add Kahlua to mixture after chocolate melted and cool mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until mixture hardens.
Using a melon baller or a teaspoon, quickly form mixture into approximately ¾-inch (1.75-cm) rounds or smaller for mini truffles. Refrigerate until cold. Roll in cocoa or dip in chocolate. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
7 comments:
Such fun little truffles!! :-)
Yeah i have the same bottle of Khalua at home. Isn't it just great smell when you open up the bottle and sniff it.
Love the trufles. They looks delicious. I have never made truffels at home. I am afraid if i make them i might eat all of the myself without sharring :-)
I love truffles. Adding Kahlua sounds like a good plan, unfortunatelY my husband doesn't like the taste of alcohol in baking, so I would have to make some without it too.
OH MAN! Those look incredible!!! WOW.
Wow, these look like something I would love to devour!! Khalua is something I haven't had in a VERY long time but mixed in a truffle, I am sure I can handle it! :) Cheers!
Ooooh, delish. I need to think about what sorts of truffles I'll try this year!
I've always been afraid of truffles too, but you made them look pretty easy. I'm making a vow to give it a shot this holiday season. And perhaps with some coffee or white russian flavor. Yeah, that's the ticket, buddy :)
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