How to : Chocolate Truffles

If you are looking for a great no fuss dessert to make that doesn't even require baking (and you have a love for chocolate) then try out these chocolate truffles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy or whipped cream
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup toasted and finely chopped hazelnuts
• 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

1. In food processor with knife, pulse chocolate until finely ground. In 1-quart pan, heat cream to boiling. Add cream to chocolate; blend until smooth. Add butter; blend well.

2. Place plastic wrap in a 9 by 5 size pan. Pour chocolate mixture into pan. Refrigerate until cool and firm enough to handle, 3 hours.

3. Plan pan upside down onto cutting board allowing the chocolate block to rest. Cut chocolate into 24 (or 12 larger egg shaped) pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Roll half in cocoa. Roll other half in hazelnuts. Refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to one month. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

4. Total time: 20 minutes plus chilling
   Makes: 24 truffles
   Calories: 90 per truffle
   Protein: 1g
   Carbs: 6g
   total fat: 8g
   fiber: 1g
   cholesterol: 11mg
   sodium: 5mg

[janetarfin]

on 8/7/2009 A keeper! 5*

[marielc]

on 3/22/2009 Ohhh... I love chocolate truffles.

[AprilThomas]

on 1/26/2009 As soon as you say chocolate, I am listening. These sound so easy.

[Quickstar]

on 1/26/2009 I cant make too many of these for myself, because well, Id EAT THEM ALL!!! but this would be great to make for a valentine or someone who just needs to be shown some love. 5*

[severt101]

on 1/26/2009 Sounds great 5*