Our Family's Secret Truffles

1. 1

   Finely chop the chocolate, and melt in a double boiler.

2. 2

   Microwave the heavy cream for about 1 minute at 200 W, add to the Step 1 bowl and mix.

3. 3

   For the uncoated chocolate truffles, once Step 2 is well-blended pour 1/2 of the mixture into a tray and when cooled put into the fridge.

4. 4

   For the coated truffles, chill the remaining mixture over cold water until it becomes just firm enough to roll into balls.

5. 5

   Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls with your hands (or using plastic wrap).

6. 6

   Put the truffles into a plastic bag with the cocoa powder, and coat.

7. 7

   And you're done.

8. 8

   When you are packing them in a bag, wrap with parchment paper and twist both ends to make them look like candies, and they will look great.

9. 9

   For the uncoated truffles, line a tray with a kitchen paper, and when they're completely hardened cut into pieces and place on the paper.

10. 10

    Here's a recipe for making truffles with milk..

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    I've also included ideas for wrapping them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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