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RECIPES: Sweet/Dessert

Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Difficulty: Easy

By Chuck Siegel

What to Buy: We love Guittard Chocolate Compnay’s 72% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate; available in small wafers which are perfect for melting. You can find it in some groceries, and online.

Special Equipment: A melon baller, also known as a Parisienne scoop, is perfect for scooping truffle-size balls of ganache. You could also use a cookie scoop. Both are available at Cooking.com.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup organic heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 8 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside. Place chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
  2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, and use the back of a paring knife to scrape the vanilla seeds into the cream. Let steep for 10 minutes, then return the cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the finely chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture together until very smooth. This is referred to as ganache, a mixture of chocolate and cream.
  5. Pour ganache into a shallow 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  6. Using a small melon baller or a small teaspoon, scoop a small ball of ganache into your hand and roll between your palms until somewhat smooth and round. Place ganache balls on a baking sheet until they are all rolled. They should be approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  7. Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl or pan. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
  8. Truffles may be stored for up to two weeks at a cool room temperature (55 to 65 degrees) in an airtight container.

Note: Do not refrigerate or freeze the truffles; this damages the texture of the creamy ganache.

COMMENTS | ADD YOUR OWN

I love the 72% wafers. They're smooth and not bitter and very enjoyable.

Some people use liquor instead of vanilla.Why is this??and is it safe for kids?

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