Chocolate truffles

How to make Chocolate truffles recipe - for variation. Roll the chocolates in finely chopped toasted almonds or grated white chocolate instead. truffes au chocolat recette

Cooling • 30 minutes, setting • 30 minutes

Makes 12–14

4½oz (125g) good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, plus scant 1oz (25g), finely grated

drizzle of Baileys® Irish Cream liqueur or brandy

¼ cup shelled and skinned Brazil nuts, finely chopped

¼ cup dried cherries, chopped

Method:

1 Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium for 1–2 minutes or until just melted, then stir until smooth. Stir in the liqueur to blend, then stir in the nuts and cherries.

2 Leave to cool for 30 minutes, then scoop up a generous teaspoonful and form into a ball. Roll in the grated chocolate to coat, then place in a parchment-lined pan. Repeat with the remaining chocolate mixture. Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutesor until set. Serve as a sweet treat with coffee or espresso.

Chocolate truffles