Dark Chocolate Boozy Truffles
Dark Chocolate Boozy Truffles are perfect petit fours or gifts. Decadent, rich, and with a boozy kick; everyone always loves them.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Glass mixing bowl
- 1 Plastic container
Ingredients
- 200 grams (7 oz) dark chocolate 70-75% cocoa solids
- 50 grams (1.75 oz) milk chocolate very good quality
- 80 grams (⅓ cup) unsalted butter at least 80% fat
- 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream or double cream, at least 36% fat content
- 2-3 tablespoon alcohol e.g. rum, brandy, Grand Marnier
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder European style, unsweetened
Instructions
- Break the chocolate and butter into very small pieces and place them into a glass heatproof bowl.
- Heat the cream and alcohol together to simmering point, but do not boil. Allow it to cool slighty, then pour it over the chocolate and butter mixture and let it sit together for a moment before stirring together into a glossy mixture.
- Pour the truffle mixture into a shallow container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the mixture to set.
- Use a spoon, melon baller, or small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll between your (cold and clean) hands to form smooth, round truffle balls.
- Drop the truffle balls into a bowl of cocoa powder to coat the truffles, then move them to a bowl or container. Serve immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Always weigh ingredients by the gram using a digital scale.
- Pay attention to the cocoa solids content of the chocolate you use, this is important. Use the best quality chocolate you can find.
- Make sure your hands are cold when you roll truffles, or they will melt quickly, and you will get very messy.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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