Dark Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles
Recipe: #28134
September 13, 2017
Categories: Desserts, Hazelnut, Christmas, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Alcohol, Chocolate, more
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Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (13.2 g)
- Calories 69.8
- Total Fat - 5.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.8 g
- Cholesterol - 5.2 mg
- Sodium - 35 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.7 g
- Sugars - 4.6 g
- Protein - 0.7 g
- Calcium - 8 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat both chocolates and whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Step 2
Remove from heat.
Step 3
Stir in butter, a few pieces at a time.
Step 4
Stir in liqueur.
Step 5
Place plastic wrap over surface of chocolate.
Step 6
Refrigerate about 2 hours, stirring once, until firm enough to hold its shape.
Step 7
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F.
Step 8
Place hazelnuts in ungreased shallow pan. Bake 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Rub with towel to remove skins. Cool 10 minutes. Place nuts in food processor. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 20 to 30 seconds or until finely ground. Place on sheet of waxed paper.
Step 9
Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto nuts. Roll lightly to coat and shape into 1-inch balls
Step 10
Place on plate; cover loosely. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Step 11
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Tips
No special items needed.