Decadent Chocolate Truffles Recipe Video

Decadent chocolate truffles are a chocoholic’s dream. These sinfully indulgent chocolate balls can be prepared and served for any special occasion. Stacy Hawkins makes these chocolate truffles for Valentine’s Day.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient,
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Heavy cream1 Pint
 Sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Butter6 Tablespoon (0.75 Stick)
 Salt1 Pinch
 Chocolate chips2 Pound
 Vanilla/Vanilla liqueur1 Tablespoon
 Cocoa powder1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1746 Calories from Fat 1025

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 118 g181.7%

Saturated Fat 60 g299.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 212.8 mg70.9%

Sodium 705.3 mg29.4%

Total Carbohydrates 185 g61.5%

Dietary Fiber 10 g39.8%

Sugars 98.5 g

Protein 16 g31.7%

Vitamin A 46.5% Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 23.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a large sauce pan, combine cream, sugar and butter.
Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile add chocolate to a large bowl.
When the cream mixture has come to a boil, remove from heat.
Add salt and vanilla or liquor.
Pour over chocolate.
Stir gently but constantly until mixture combines and becomes one solid color.
Place bowl in refrigerator and refrigerate overnight.
Place the cocoa in a medium sized bowl.
Using a teaspoon scoop out some chocolate mixture and place it on your palm.
Gently roll the chocolate to forma 1 inch ball.
Drop the ball into the cocoa powder and roll to coat.
Repeat the process until all of the chocolate mixture is used.
Add additional cocoa powder if necessary.
Enjoy!

This recipe makes around 30, 1 inch chocolate truffles.

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Editors Review

For all those wanting to gift a chocoholic lover- a dear one with a chocolate delight on the Valentine's day, check out this recipe. Watch Chef Stacey make Decadent Chocolate Truffles with a few ingredients and quick and easy steps. Great to make any occasion special, truly sinful!

Comments

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perceptiveeye says :

Stacey, your chocolate truffles seems very yummy. Instead of heavy cream, can we use other alternatives to cut the extra calories? If yes, please do let me know...
Posted on: 17 April 2009 - 8:17am
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