Some people are not keen on dessert, or sometimes there’s just not enough room left
after a heavy meal. However, offering a small sweet treat as an alternative can really hit
the spot. These truffles are lovely plain or you can flavour them with some of the
suggestions listed below – the variations are endless.
Ingredients:
2 cups (285g/10oz) chopped good quality dark or white chocolate
½ cup cream
flavouring and/or coatings of your choice (see below for suggestions)
Method:
• Place the chocolate in a large bowl.
• Pour the cream into a medium-sized saucepan and heat on a low heat until simmering (do not boil).
• Pour cream over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts and forms a smooth mixture.
• Mix in flavours if using.
• Place in the fridge for about 2 hours until chilled.
• Form mixture into balls using a melon baller or teaspoon and roll in desired coating.
Flavouring suggestions: 1 tbsp of rum or Grand Marnier, ¼ cup of finely chopped glazed cherries, dried fruit or crystallised ginger, or 1 tsp lemon or orange zest. Coating suggestions: about ¾ cup cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, melted chocolate, chopped nuts or icing sugar.
Makes: 24
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
Cooking Time: 0