Easy Chocolate Truffles for Valentine's Day

1. 1

   Finely chop up the chocolate.

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   Line the mold with a sheet of parchment paper.

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   Warm the heavy cream and mizuame in a pot.

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

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   Pour the mixture into the bowl from Step 1.

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   Fold in with a spatula.

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   When cooled, add the brandy.

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   Pour into the mold from Step 1, and chill in the fridge to set.

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   When set, cut with a knife into equal portions.

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    Roll them up into a ball with your hands.

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    Coat with cocoa powder.

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    For a more elegant result, try coating with melted chocolate..

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    Here's the cocoa power that I used.

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    Rich Chocolate Truffles.

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    Coffee-flavored Truffles(These truffles are excellent flavored with coffee or black tea.)

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    Step 2: You can also combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl and melt in the microwave.

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    You can substitute milk for heavy cream when making these truffles to serve at home.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.