Ingredients
12 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate,
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Armagnac(brandy or orange liqueur may be substituted)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted
Chop chocolate, and place in a bowl.
Bring cream to a boil in a small, heavy saucepan; pour over chocolate.
Let stand for 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Scoop up 1/2 teaspoon of chilled chocolate, and quickly roll into a ball. Continue until mixture is used up.
Roll each truffle in cocoa to coat. Chill until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
12 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate,
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Armagnac(brandy or orange liqueur may be substituted)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted
Chop chocolate, and place in a bowl.
Bring cream to a boil in a small, heavy saucepan; pour over chocolate.
Let stand for 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
Scoop up 1/2 teaspoon of chilled chocolate, and quickly roll into a ball. Continue until mixture is used up.
Roll each truffle in cocoa to coat. Chill until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.



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