Brelises Hand Rolled Chocolate Truffles Recipes

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
• Heat the heavy cream until it is simmering. You can heat it on the stove or in the microwave.
• Add the butter, if using, to the chocolate and pour the heavy cream evenly on top. Let the warm cream and chocolate sit for 5 minutes minutes. Add the vanilla extract then stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface (to avoid condensation) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Tip: Pour into a flat shallow dish, such as a 8×8 inch baking pan, so the mixture evenly and quickly sets.
• Scoop the set truffle mixture into 2 teaspoon-sized mounds. This cookie scoop is the perfect size. For larger truffles, 1 Tablespoon size mounds. Roll each into balls. This gets a little sticky, so see my tips above.
• Roll each into toppings, if desired. Truffles taste best at room temperature!
• Cover tightly and store truffles at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

BRELISE'S HAND-ROLLED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Begin with a saucepan. Over medium heat, bring cream just to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Add the 12oz of chocolate to the hot cream. Stir until smooth.
• Let sit for a few minutes, add butter 1/2 Tablespoon at a time. Stir until smooth. Stir in optional liquor or flavoring with the pinch of salt.
• Transfer to bowl for refrigerating. Refrigerate until firm. Usually about 3-5 hours.
• Form into 3/4inch balls and put back in refrigerator.
• Sift cocoa powder into medium size bowl.
• Break chocolate bars into small shards. In metal bowl, over low heat, heat chocolate stirring and scraping sides with a rubber spatula the entire time. Once smooth, remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Bring out truffles and one by one roll them in the melted chocolate and drop them into the cocoa powder. After you've done 5 or so roll them around the powder until covered and set them aside. You may need to reheat the chocolate mid way through, just follow the same steps.
• After all are covered in cocoa powder, take a med-large sifter and roll them around to remove excess cocoa.
• Refrigerate.
• These will keep for 2 weeks. They cannot be frozen because of their chocolate shells.