Chocolate Truffles With Liqueur

Truffles are named after the rare and expensive fungi that grow underground and are highly prized in the culinary world.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 150 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

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Chocolate Truffles With Liqueur

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: Various Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Liqueur (e.g., rum, brandy)
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.
4. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
5. Stir in the liqueur.
6. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
7. Scoop out teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into small balls.
8. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder.
9. Place the truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.