Our Generation || Issue #1 || February 2015

Chocolate Truffles

Hi, chocolate truffles here we come!

Makes 30 truffles

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whipping cream.

-1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips or 12 ounces dark chocolate bar chopped in small pieces.

-2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

-Paper or foil candy cups.

-Choose 3 toppings from the following list:

-1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

-3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted.

-3/4 cup finely chopped dried fruit, like cherries or apricots.

-3/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger.

-1/2 cup unsalted pistachios or almonds, finely chopped.

-1/2 cup chocolate or coloured sprinkles.

Instructions

1. Bring the cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan, or microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl. Cover; chill until firm, about 3 hours.

2. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

3. Place each different topping in its own bowl. Roll truffles quickly between hands into little balls. Roll 1/3 of truffles in each topping, and put into candy cups. Cover with plastic; and chill.