Photo: Sang An
Simple Chocolate Truffles
Keep these truffles chilled until ready to eat.
Martha Stewart Living, May 2000
http://www.marthastewart.com/338833/simple-chocolate-truffles
Ingredients
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Best-quality cocoa powder, for rolling
Directions
- Chop chocolate finely using a serrated knife, and place in a large heat-proof bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Allow to sit 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula to gently stir chocolate and cream until combined. Allow to sit at room temperature until just thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Pour ganache mixture into a shallow glass dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until mixture is very cold and set but still pliable, about 30 minutes.
- Using a small spoon, scoop out ganache into 1-inch nuggets; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes. Use fingertips to mold truffles into round shapes. Roll in cocoa powder to coat; chill in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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