CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE TRUFFLES

Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles image

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. -Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
1-3/4 cups pistachios, chopped

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, combine 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, the dark chocolate, cream and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm., In a microwave, melt remaining semisweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in pistachios. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.