Christmas Recipes

Liqueur Truffles

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Yield: about 32 truffles

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons rum or any flavor liqueur desired*
  • Cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan on low heat, melt chocolates, cream, and butter, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir in rum or liqueur. Pour into a small bowl; cool.
  3. Refrigerate 2 hours, until mixture hardens.
  4. Using a melon baller, quickly form chocolate mixture into 3/4 inch balls.
  5. Refrigerate until cold. Roll balls in cocoa powder.
  6. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

* Rum or liqueur can be omitted if desired.

Liqueur Truffles will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Per truffle: 68 cal, 7g fat, 9mg cholesterol, 2g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 1g protein, 3mg sodium



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