Name: Chocolate truffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cream; 50 gram dark chocolate (cooking), broken into pieces; 50 gram dark chocolate melts, melted; 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted pistachio kernels, toasted, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, finely chopped

Chocolate truffles

Decadent bittersweet chocolate and cream make the basic ganache for the centre of these truffles. These delicious chocolate truffles make the perfect after dinner indulgence.

Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

Total

25M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon cream

50 gram dark chocolate (cooking), broken into pieces

50 gram dark chocolate melts, melted

1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted pistachio kernels, toasted, finely chopped

1 1/2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, finely chopped

Method

1.Place cream and cooking chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let base of bowl touch the water). Heat gently until chocolate begins to soften. Remove from heat, then stir until smooth. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.

2.Line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll chocolate mixture into balls. Place on prepared tray. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.

3.Using 2 forks dip truffles into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in pistachios or almonds to coat. Transfer to a plate to set. Serve.

Add a few drops of orange liqueur, or your favourite liqueur, in Step 1 if you like.
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