Black Tea Chocolate Truffles For Valentine's Day

1. 1

   Finely chop the chocolate into a bowl.

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   Just break the chocolate along the cracks if you're melting it in the microwave.

3. 3

   Heat the heavy cream, mizuame, and the Earl Grey tea leaves in a pot.

4. 4

   Turn the heat off when it's just about to boil.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture from Step 2 through a tea strainer and add into the bowl from Step 1.

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   Mix well with a rubber spatula.

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   Pour the chocolate into a mold lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Chill in the fridge to harden.

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   When hardened, cut into desired sizes using a knife and roll them up into balls.

10. 10

    Chill in the fridge.

11. 11

    Finely chop the chocolate and melt in a double boiler.

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    Take care not to overheat the chocolate as it will melt the truffles when used as coating.

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    Dip the truffles into the melted chocolate one-by-one.

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    Roll them around with a fork, then transfer to line on a sheet of parchment paper.

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    Chill in the fridge to harden.

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    A bar of chocolate will be plenty to prepare the coating, but you can also melt any leftover chocolate from Step 1.

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    Please keep your eyes on the chocolate when melting in the microwave.

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    (For best results, melt in a double boiler.)

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    Easy Chocolate Truffles.

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    Easy Chocolate Truffles.

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    Rich Chocolate Mousse.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.