Chocolate Chambord Truffles
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup chambord liqueur
1 cup finely chopped peanuts
In a small saucepan, scald the cream over medium heat.
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, add the hot cream and let
sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Add the liqueur and
stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Using a small scoop or teaspoon, scoop up about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons
of the chocolate mixture and quickly roll into a ball about 1-inch
in diameter. Roll in the chopped peanuts to coat on all sides. Place
on a sheet tray covered in parchment or waxed paper and repeat with
the remaining ingredients.
Cover with plastic and refrigerate until
firm and ready to serve. (Alternatively, place in an airtight
container and separate the layers of truffles with parchment paper.) |