10656 Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles Mon Oct 01 08:50:00 -0700 2007 Fri Nov 07 11:12:47 -0800 2008 Easy French CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10656 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:12:47 GMT Rich treats in cocoa packages Impress your friends by making these chocolate treats. 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.

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour the hot cream over the finely chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture together until very smooth. This is referred to as ganache, a mixture of chocolate and cream.
  • Pour ganache into a shallow 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  • 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.
  • Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl or pan. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
  • 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.

    ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2006/09/rcp_chocolate_truffles_290x210.jpg Chuck Siegel 54 Sweet/Dessert 1 cup organic heavy cream or whipping cream

    ]]>     1 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

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