Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon amaretto
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
Directions
Put the semisweet chocolate in a medium-size mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until hot but not quite simmering. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 or 4 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat in the butter and amaretto until the mixture is light and creamy. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop up heaping teaspoons of the chocolate mixture, then use your hands to roll them into smooth balls, about 3/4-inch in diameter.
Melt the milk chocolate. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Coat some truffles in the melted chocolate, some in cocoa powder and some in almonds, setting them on the baking sheet as they're ready. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
The truffles will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in the freezer for several weeks.
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By princessmomma2boys
on January 01, 2012
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Used as fondue! Was awesome! Followed recipe until the "balling-stage" warmed it slightly in microwave and transfered to electric fondue pot. Kept it on low, used pound cake, pretzels, strawberries, and bananas for dippers. Served at a New Year's day party! Was devoured! :D
By nala_10665413
Canby, MN
on July 03, 2008
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I like the flavor, easy to mix up. Very hard to scoop out and roll in your hands into a ball as the chocolate just melts like crazy in your hands. Tried to dip them in milk chocolate, but the milk chocolate just fell right off the ball - didn't stick. I went back over my recipe to see if I missed something. Seems I followed it to a T. Frustrated.
By bel_acqua_6325314
Chicago, IL
on November 05, 2006
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Very nice soft rich truffle's that you can't stop eating! I think they are the best truffle's ever!
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