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Chocolate Truffles
These rich chocolate truffles are a classic homemade confection that comes together with just a few pantry staples. A simple mixture of melted chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream creates a smooth ganache base. You can customize the flavor by adding a splash of your favorite liqueur like hazelnut, coffee, or raspberry. They are perfect for holiday gifting or serving as an elegant after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet dark or milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons liqueur (almond, cherry, coffee, hazelnut, Irish cream, orange, raspberry, or other flavor), if desired
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, if desired
- ½ teaspoon milk, if desired
Instructions
- 1Melt one cup of the chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the softened butter, whipping cream, and liqueur until fully combined.
- 2Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir it frequently until the chocolate thickens enough to hold its shape.
- 3Line a baking sheet with foil. Drop the thickened chocolate mixture by the teaspoonful onto the prepared sheet and roll each portion into a ball. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes to set.