Who says it’s hard to hand-make your own chocolate treats? This recipe shows you how to easily create decadent chocolate truffles.
Note: Allow 2 hours for ganache to set into balls.
Courtesy of the Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts
ingredients
directions
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat cream, hazelnut paste, butter, honey and liquor to 65ºC (about 7 minutes).
Place chocolate in a food processor or bowl and pour cream mixture over chocolate. Allow to sit for a few seconds, then mix in food processor or stir with a whisk until smooth.
Transfer ganache into a bowl (is using the food processor) and Saran wrap in contact until set. Scoop mixture into balls and allow to firm up for at least 2 hours.
Using gloves, roll balls using finger tips to even out the shape.
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Dip each truffle into tempered chocolate, then roll chocolate in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or icing sugar.