Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles have got to be the simplest, most delicious and impressive little balls of bliss you could ever make for anyone. Valentine's day will never be the same again once you can convince Liaan, that you actually made them yourself.

You Need:

 22 grams of 70% cocoa dark chocolate, cut into small pieces

 ¾ cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream

 2 tablespoons of butter

That's it, then you can flavour them, if you want to, with - 2 tablespoons of your favourite alcohol (Cognac, Brandy, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, Rum, Bourbon, or Kahlua - to name a few)

And also use different coatings if you want to (Cocoa Powder, Icing Sugar, Chopped Nuts, or Coconut - are really good)

The Process:

 Chop up the chocolate into small pieces and place in a glass or stainless teal mixing bowl (not plastic, you are going to need something that can handle heat)

 Heat the cream and the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil

 Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and stir very gently until the chocolate is all melted

If you choose to flavour you truffles, this is the time to add the flavouring

 Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge until the truffle mixture is firm (a few hours)

Make double the portion if you are inclined to taste while its cooling!

Now for the fun part:

 Place whatever coatings you chose for the truffles on a plate

 Remove the truffle mixture from the fridge

 With your hands, melon baller or small spoon form the chocolate into round or mis-shaped bite-sized balls

 Immediately roll the truffle in the coating and place on a baking tray or plate covered with wax paper

 Cover your truffles with another layer of wax paper and put them back, less one or two, in the refrigerator until they are firm

Truffles can be refrigerated for a couple of weeks or else frozen for a couple of months

 Bring to room temperature before you hand them over and watch all resistance melt away

I wish you all the best and luck when making this fantastic easy and delicious recipe. You better make a batch and invite me over so we can enjoy them together, you, Lariza and myself. I am so happy