CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Home » Food and Drink » Desserts Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Suzanne Lieurance Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 246 Articles Joined: August 17, 2005 United States Try Truffles! By Suzanne Lieurance | Submitted On August 19, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Suzanne Lieurance Want to serve an elegant, yet easy, dessert? Try truffles. The chocolate kind, that is. Not the fungi. These rich and creamy bite-sized indulgences are really quite simple to make. The secret is to buy the best chocolate you can afford. For 25-30 basic chocolate truffles you will need: 4 oz. good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped in small pieces 4 oz. good quality semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped in small pieces 6 T. unsalted butter, cubed 2 tsp. instant coffee crystals dissolved in 3 Tbsp. warm water 1 Tbsp. of your favorite liqueur (optional) COATINGS (Any or all of the following): Unsweetened cocoa powder Toasted, finely chopped pecans, almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts Finely chopped sweetened coconut Very fine graham cracker crumbs Powdered sugar Melt both chocolates, butter, and instant coffee liquid in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir with a rubber spatula until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in the liqueur. Pour chocolate mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm (at least 1 hour). Use a melon ball scoop or a couple of teaspoons to mold the cold chocolate mixture into truffles. Put each of the coating items in a separate shallow plastic container that has a lid. Place each truffle into any one of the coatings and roll it around until covered (Hint: When you have 5 or 6 truffles in any one of the coating mixtures, put the lid on the container and gently shake it until the truffles are completely coated). Store the truffles in an airtight container (in a single layer) lined with parchment paper. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. Visit the Three Angels Gourmet Co. at http://www.threeangelsgourmet.com and sign up to receive two free ebooks with quick recipes and tips for easy entertaining. Suzanne Lieurance is a fulltime freelance writer, children's author, and The Working Writer's Coach. Find out more about her writing and coaching services at [http://www.lieurancegroup.com] Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Suzanne_Lieurance/12971 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 624 times Word count: 297 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Desserts Suzanne Lieurance Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Desserts Article Feed Desserts Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Chocolate Cookie Truffles Recipe Making Chocolate Truffles - Learn 3 Delicious Chocolate Truffles Recipes Homemade Gift Idea - Chocolate Truffles Do You Know What Chocolate Truffles Are? Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles - Melt Someone's Heart Today Chocolate Truffles: A World of Sweetness Inside MMMM - Chocolate Truffles - A Chocolate Lovers Dream Chocolate Truffles - A French Delicacy For the Holidays! Christmas Recipes: Edible Gifts - No 4 of 8 - Chocolate Truffles How To Make Chocolate Truffles Out Of Leftover Cake Recent Articles 3 Important Reasons to Choose Online Cake Delivery Bakers Blue Label Marie Biscuits Are the Best What's The Scoop on NICE Cream? A Better-For-You Dessert Gluten Free Appetizers Quick No-Bake Desserts That Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Mistakes To Avoid When Using Your Ice Melt Delicious Cakes - A Wonderful Christmas Offering 3 Easy Dessert Recipes That You Won't Be Able To Resist Tips To Use And Care For Your Ice Cream Maker A Reliable Bakery Shared Some Tips For Baking The Best Cakes EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide