Guest guest Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Chocolate truffles by The Chocolate Society Makes 20 truffles Preparation time overnight Cooking time 10 to 30 mins This decadent rich truffles are perfect to finish of a dinner party with. Ingredients 200g/7oz good quality dark chocolate which contains at least 70% cocoa 200g/7oz double or whipping cream small amount unsalted butter(optional, butter gives the truffles a longer shelf life) cocoa powder, for dusting It would be good to have a cooking thermometer to check the temperature of your truffle mixture during preparation. Method 1. Finely chop your chocolate to achieve an even melting. 2. Cut your unsalted butter into small hazelnut-sized pieces and again bring it up to room temperature at 20C/68F. But do not allow the butter to melt. 3. Warm your mixing bowl to about 37C/99F or a little higher, it should feel hand hot. 4. Heat your whipping or double cream gently until just boiling. Immediately drizzle a quarter of the cream into the centre of your chocolate. Mix the cream into the chocolate to make the ganache, add more cream a little at a time, gradually working outwards as the mixture develops just like mayonnaise. 5. Blend in your softened butter when your mixture is just about 37C/99F. You should aim to achieve the consistency of mayonnaise to ensure a perfect result. 6. Cool your mixture at 15C/59F, overnight in a cool airy room is best. 7. Form your desired truffle shape. 8. Dip into liquid tempered chocolate if you want to keep the truffles for more than two days and finally roll in cocoa powder. Or simply roll in cocoa powder and eat! Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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