Cran-Marnier Truffles Recipe

Name: Cran-Marnier Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 8 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons shortening; Baking cocoa, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
Baking cocoa, optional

1
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234u00b0 (soft-ball stage).
2
Remove from heat; stir in dark chocolate until melted. Stir in marshmallows, Grand Marnier and orange zest until blended. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1-1/2 hours.
3
Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined
4
. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour.
5
In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to lined
6
; refrigerate until set. Or, if desired, roll undipped truffles in cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 8 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cran-Marnier 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.

Cran-Marnier Truffles

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