CHERRY-CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Cherry-Chocolate Truffles image

Combine the decadence of truffles with the sweet-tart appeal of chocolate-covered cherries for these treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup finely chopped dried red tart cherries
1/4 cup cherry-flavored brandy or liqueur
2 1/2 oz. white chocolate baking bar, finely grated
Cocoa, if desired
48 small (1-inch) paper or foil candy cups

Steps:

In medium saucepan, combine semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate and half-and-half. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes.
With wire whisk, beat butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, into chocolate until smooth and creamy. Beat in cherries and liqueur. Cover; refrigerate 1 1/2 hours, stirring twice, or until mixture is thick and can be molded.
Spread grated baking bar on sheet of waxed paper. Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate mixture over grated baking bar; roll each to coat and shape into rough ball. For variety, roll some of the chocolate mixture in cocoa. Place truffles in candy cups. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Truffle, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 6 g