CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chocolate Truffles image

Grand Marnier gives these chocolate truffles a hint of orange flavor. Other liqueurs can be substituted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 61 percent cacao), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for rolling

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a bowl. Bring cream, Grand Marnier, and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Scoop balls of chocolate mixture using a tablespoon or a 1-inch ice cream scoop. Roll balls in cocoa powder, tossing, until fully coated. Shake off excess.

There are no comments yet!