December 25, 2009

Dark Chocoalte Truffle


Merry Christmas to you and your family!

P.S. Thank you, Joy, for the inspiration!

(makes 60 - 64 pcs)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 heavy cream
700 dark chocolate, chopped (I used Ikea dark chocolate) Try it if you haven't, it's cheap (CAD$0.99 per 100 gram) yet with decent quality
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Kahlua
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup icing sugar
1 cup semi-sweet shredded coconut, lightly toasted
1 cup chopped walnut

Directions:
In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream in medium heat until it simmers.

Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. When the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate. Add the vanilla and Kahlua. Let the cream melt the chocolate for 5mins and then stir until silky smooth.

Cool the chocolate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. After the chocolate has cooled, roll the chocolate into small balls. If the chocolate is too cold, let it sit on the counter until you can roll it into small balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. When all of the chocolate truffles are rolled into balls, put them back in the fridge overnight.

Prepare the toppings you wish to use and roll the truffles in the toppings. I used cocoa powder, icing sugar, shredded coconut and walnut. Serve or keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

33 comments:

KennyT said...

Whooooooa, these little morsels are sinfully delightful!

MaryMoh said...

These truffles look very special and delicious. Well done!

My Little Space said...

Hmm...mm... these are just sooo tempting! I'm going to make these little devils during the coming Chinese New Year LOL! Btw, MERY CHRISTMAS to you & your family as well! Make you've lots of fun. Bless you!
best wishes, Kristy

Divina Pe said...

They're absolutely tempting. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Angie's Recipes said...

I must try the recipe one day! They look so inviting.

Donna-FFW said...

Oh these look absolutely divine. So beautiful an I bet absolutely delicious! NICELY done.

Andrea@WellnessNotes said...

The truffles look wonderful!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.

chow and chatter said...

wow these are amazing and look so professional hope you had a lovely Christmas with your adorable little boy

Love Rebecca

pigpigscorner said...

sinful sinful treats..but I love em!

The Chocolate Priestess said...

Those look very well done! Thank you for sharing your recipe, too!

Cathie said...

ooohhh, had to pop by after seeing the pic! they look fabulous!

kathyvegas said...

Those are gorgeous! I love the different things they're rolled in.

TasteHongKong said...

They are so nice to share, both in terms of the recipe and the chocolates themselves.

Xai said...

they look gorgeous! i wanted to make some to include in the gift boxes i made for christmas but i was too lazy. haha.

Peggy said...

Fanny,

You are so good at making deserts. Wow!looks sooooooo yummy!
I want one,please!

Peggy

Joy said...

I loves it!! No one can ever eat enough truffles :) this recipe sounds interesting I will have to try it

singerinkitchen said...

Great looking truffles!

wasabi prime said...

Heavenly!! The holidays are the best reason in the world to indulge in some sweet treats!

Renata said...

They really look like professional truffles Lulu! Yummy!!

Tasty Eats At Home said...

Oh my, how delicious! I think I might whip up some of these for a New Year's Eve party!

penny aka jeroxie said...

Looks sumptious. great idea for new year eve party or even just own consumption!

CheapAppetite said...

wow, you're really good lululu. It looks so professional. These are definitely awesome for the holidays. Well... actually awesome for any day. Ethan is so lucky to grow up among all the food you make.

Nicole said...

These look absolutely divine! These are something I wouldn't be able to stop at just one- my cheesecake I could! Beautiful! :)

Jason's BBQ Adventures said...

Perfect recipe for the holiday season!

Kitchen Butterfly said...

Love, love,love them....Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010!

Veronica Lee said...

They look sinfully delicious!!

Have a wonderful 2010!

Kristin (KrisKishere) said...

Love the addition of Kahlua! Those are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I love the idea of the Kahlua in the recipe. ;-)

Best wishes to you and your wonderful family,
Paz

Deepa G Joshi said...

wow..truffles so delectable..too good.. Happy New Year to you. Waiting for more yummy dishes in the New Year!!

ann low said...

Happy New year and wishing you & your family all the best for the coming year.

Unknown said...

Just came by to wish you happy new year daaaaahling. These truffles look so fantastic. Its one of those things I must get around to trying. Looking at your picture I am very tempted to try it now :D
*kisses* HH

Unknown said...

hummm at home, impossible to celebrate Christmas without truffles !!!
It's so delicious !!!

Sinful Southern Sweets said...

Good gracious! I know what I'm doing today!!