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