CRANBERRY ORANGE TRUFFLES

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Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and rich chocolate-and the orange and almond put this recipe over the top. -TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon almond extract
COATING:
12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat; stir in the cranberries, orange juice concentrate and extract. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and drizzle with bittersweet chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.