How Do You Make Easy Gourmet-Quality Chocolate Truffles?
Believe it or not, delicious chocolate truffles are not difficult to make. While everyone loves a store bought truffle, making them is much less expensive and much more rewarding! *Gourmet Chocolate Truffles Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tablespoon good vanilla extract 3 tablespoons good quality light or dark rum 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans extra cocoa set aside small foil or paper candy cups *Gourmet Chocolate Truffles Instructions In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add cocoa and stir until smooth. Blend in sweetened condensed milk; stir constantly until mixture is thick, glossy, and smooth (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, nuts, and rum. Chill 4 hours until firm. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in cocoa. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. If desired, drizzle with chocolate glaze. Place in small candy cups. Store truffles in refrigerator. *Packaging Gourmet Chocolat
