Academy Dark Truffles Recipe

Name: Academy Dark Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3/4 lb. bittersweet chocolate; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 fl. oz. orange liqueur; 2 fl. oz. almond liqueur; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 6 oz. unsweetened butter, softened; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; Parchment paper; 1 lb. dark baker's chocolate; White chocolate, melted (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Shave chocolate into tiny pieces; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, blend together cream, liqueurs and vanilla; heat until the cream begins to scald.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add the chocolate pieces and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes or until the ganache is satiny and smooth, with no lumps of cream or chocolate.
5
Transfer ganache to a bowl and allow to cool (at room temperature) below 90F.
6
Cut butter into small pieces and add, piece by piece, to the ganache, stirring well.
7
Allow ganache to cool and become somewhat firm.
8
Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
9
Using a <I>small</I> ice cream scoop, shape ganache into mounds and place them on the parchment.
10
Refrigerate until set.
11
Dust hands with cocoa powder; shape each mound into uniformly-shaped balls and refrigerate.
12
Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
13
Arrange two sheets of parchment paper on work surface.
14
Drop a truffle into melted chocolate.
15
Retrieve with fork and tap the truffle 4 or 5 times against the surface of the chocolate to get rid of the excess.
16
Then scrape the sides of the pan with the fork and drag the fork (with the truffle on it) across one sheet of parchment paper to remove more chocolate.
17
Place the finished truffle on the clean parchment; repeat with remaining truffles.
18
If desired, use melted white chocolate to pipe designs onto tops of truffles.

1936

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3/4 lb. bittersweet chocolate, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 fl. oz. orange liqueur, 2 fl. oz. almond liqueur, and more.

Yes, Academy Dark Truffles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Academy Dark Truffles

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