IN Great Taste by Yvette Jemison
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES appear fancy with their beautiful exterior and their creamy interior. One would think that something so luxurious should be difficult to prepare. The truth is chocolate truffles couldn’t be easier to make. Ganache, the truffle base, can be prepared with as few as two ingredients by simply mixing cream and chocolate. Using a good quality chocolate with 62 percent cacao is key— choosing a quality chocolate will result in a superb texture and flavor. Avoid using chips that have stabilizers to help keep their shape, as this could result in a grainy texture. Be prepared to get your hands full of chocolate when making truffles. The fun begins when you roll the ganache in toppings ranging from traditional unsweetened cocoa powder to chopped nuts or crushed toffee. Be creative with your flavor combinations, and you’ll see that it’s quite simple to create decadent chocolates. Offer these easy-to-prepare truffles as a special treat for mom, a gift for the graduate or as an after-dinner dessert.
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Chocolate Truffles
Simply the perfect bite-size treat!