CHOCOLATE GANACHE TRUFFLES

Some people are not keen on dessert, or sometimes there's just not enough room left after a big 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

1/2 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, 1/4 cup of finely chopped glazed cherries, dried fruit or crystallised ginger, or 1 tsp lemon or orange zest.

Coating Suggestions: about 3/4 cup cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, melted chocolate, chopped nuts or icing sugar.

Makes: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time

Cooking Time: 0

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