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Chocolate Ganache Truffles

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Ingredients

The truffles

  • 11 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua or your favorite liquor

Optional toppings

  • 4 ounces chocolate of your choice
  • 1 ounce cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces chopped salted pistachios
  • 2 ounces coconut

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhangs.
  2. Prepare a double boiler with a small pot and a bowl that fits on top.
  3. Place chocolate in the bowl and melt over simmering water, stirring frequently.
  4. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil, then remove from heat and cool for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the cream and Kahlua to the melted chocolate and mix gently with a whisk until glossy and thickened.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let cool for 15 minutes.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature overnight.
  9. Once set, use a cookie scoop to form balls of the chocolate mixture.
  10. Chill the truffles in the fridge, then dip in your choice of toppings.
  11. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
12
Calories
232
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
17g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
10mg
Cholesterol
22mg

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