Trio of Chocolate Truffles

Trio of Chocolate Truffles
Trio of Chocolate Truffles
"I like to keep sweets on hand during the holidays just in case someone drops in," says Laurie Schielock of Miami, Florida. "My sister Susan's truffle recipe is indispensable this time of year. The chocolate treats have a rich, smooth texture, they keep well, and they're perfect with a glass of Champagne." Flavor the chocolate mixture with some grated orange peel or espresso powder, if you like.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 30 truffles
Candy Milk/Cream Chocolate Dairy Nut Dessert Christmas Coconut Pistachio Winter Chill Bon Appétit
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 6 mg(2%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
  • Sodium 9 mg(0%)
  • Calories 95

Preparation Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl. Cover; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Place cocoa, coconut and nuts in separate bowls. Roll truffles between hands into rounds. Roll 1/3 of truffles in cocoa, 1/3 in coconut and 1/3 in nuts. Cover with plastic; chill until ready to serve. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.)

Preparation Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl. Cover; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Place cocoa, coconut and nuts in separate bowls. Roll truffles between hands into rounds. Roll 1/3 of truffles in cocoa, 1/3 in coconut and 1/3 in nuts. Cover with plastic; chill until ready to serve. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.)