RCI-BV.003.0495.001
Truffes au chocolat
Truffes au chocolat aka chocolate truffles require the usage of the best quality chocolates such a
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- heavy cream1 cup
- superfine sugar2 tbsp
- scant 1/2 pound dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids1 unit
- unsalted butter2 tbsp
- Cointreau or Armagnac (optional)1 tbsp
- good quality cocoa powder1 unit
Method
1
Combine the cream and sugar.
2
Scald the cream and sugar - bring to boil, immediately remove from heat.
3
Whisk in chocolate one piece at a time.
4
Continuously achieve and keep a smooth consistency.
5
Let cool slightly.
6
Whisk in pieces of butter.
7
Include alcohol, if desired.
8
Put to chill in freezer for ~20 min.
9
Using ~2 tsp of mixture create small balls.
10
Place on parchment paper, on a baking sheet.
11
Leave in fridge for ~30 min.
12
Roll the balls in cocoa powder.
13
Leave in fridge overnight.
14
Take out and serve.