Chocolate Truffles Recipe
28 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons liqueur, such as Cognac, Grand Marnier, or Poire William
(optional)
Best-quality cocoa powder
Make the ganache: Place 16 ounces of chocolate and the cream in the top of a
double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until
melted; remove from heat. Add butter and Cognac, and stir until combined.
Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and
refrigerate until mixture is very cold and set but still pliable, about 2 hours.
Melt remaining 12 ounces chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in a
heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted; remove from
heat. Let cool to room temperature.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Using a 1/4-ounce
ice-cream scoop, drop ganache onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Chill 10
minutes.
Coat the palm of one of your hands with about 1 tablespoon of the melted
chocolate. Roll balls, one at a time, between your palms until evenly coated
with chocolate. Roll in cocoa powder to coat. Transfer to second baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining balls, coating your palm with more chocolate as needed.
Chill until ready to serve.
Truffles can be stored, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2
weeks.
Makes about 5 dozen.
Source: Martha Stewart
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