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Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles Royale

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles Royale recipe

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I've been making variations of this recipe for two years now. I use the measurements given here and experiment with different chocolates and liquors. I've made it with Ma...read more

posted by

theniquee

on 12/21/2011

time

prep:

1 hr

total:

3 hr 20 min

servings

total:

2 dozen truffles or 12 servings, 2 truffles each

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, divided

1/4

cup whipping cream

Tbsp. butter, softened

Make It

CHOP 6 oz. of the chocolate; set aside. Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and butter; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cover and freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.

USE teaspoon to scoop chocolate mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 20 min.

CHOP remaining 6 oz. chocolate; place in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is partially melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Carefully dip each ball in chocolate, then return to baking sheet. Drizzle with any remaining chocolate. Refrigerate 30 min. or until firm.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Chocolate truffles make a sweet treat that is perfect for gift giving or for serving on a special occasion.

Variation

Omit 6 oz. of the chocolate. Prepare and freeze truffles as directed, then roll in powdered sugar or cocoa powder instead of dipping in the melted chocolate.

Special Extra

Add 2 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur to the warm cream with the chopped chocolate and butter.

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theniquee

posted:12/21/2011

I've been making variations of this recipe for two years now. I use the measurements given here and experiment with different chocolates and liquors. I've made it with Malibu (dark chocolate ganache with Malibu rum, covered in white chocolate, rolled in coconut), Baileys (I usually use all milk chocolate), Pumpkin Spice Liquor (Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice in white chocolate ganache, covered with dark chocolate). Mint (with creme de menthe or peppermint schnapps, crushed peppermints sprinkled on top). It's never ever been anything but delicious. For even sizing and rounder shape, i recommend using a melon baller (I use the small end).

JerriHanna

posted:12/14/2010

the secret to making truffles is to chill the mixture or even freeze it before trying to shape into balls. this makes them much easier to handle.

CheeseCakeLover123

posted:6/23/2010

Since my mom and I have sweet tooths I substituted the Bittersweet Chocolate with Semi-sweet Chocolate and they came out nicely.This recipe was very fun to make and I reccomend it to anyone who likes sweets ( =

megs78

posted:2/13/2010

Oh my stars...these are insanely rich and decadent! I'm a major chocolate/sweets/richness lover and I easily stopped myself after eating just one of these, that's how rich they are. Amazingly good, but still very rich. I found the ganache hard to shape into a perfectly round balls, but they came out looking more like REAL truffles because of their misshaped forms, hahah! I'll definitely make these again, and next time I'll mess around with different kinds of chocolates as well.

a cook

posted:12/22/2008

I loved the flavor of these, but they were difficult to form without melting in my hands. Once I succeeded in making them, I got nothing but compliments on these truffles!

HemaliShah

posted:12/21/2008

This recipe is outstanding! Does anyone have good suggestions on how to keep them round? They are quite messy, and they end up looking okay by the end, but is there an easier way?

a cook

posted:12/20/2007

Excellent! Everyone loves these and always want more.

*SuPeR GiRL*

posted:11/3/2007

My mom and I made these! They were really rich, but verrrrrrrry good! They dissapear quick so i would double or even triple this recipie. + they make great gifts!

pebrownson

posted:1/27/2007

Better than any truffle I've ever bought and so easy. It was fun to make too. My 2 year old loved helping. These made great gifts - next time I will have to double it, they went too fast.

a cook

posted:12/6/2006

This recipe is PERFECT! It is a bit messy but there is something about playing with chocolate... I subsititued some dark chocolate I had on hand and they came out better than those expensive truffles. Quick enough to make for hostess gifts and other occasions.