Truffles a Sweet Indulgence

Rita~'s Note:

YOU deserve to EXPERIENCE these gourmet truffles that are so smooth, creamy, and a sinfully delicious. Kahlua soaked Raisins and toasted Pecan are smothered in Ganache giving you a little texture to bite into as the rich creamy chocolate melts in your mouth. A PERFECT ending to any Day!.

• Total Time: 18 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

• 2 ounces golden raisins (1/3 cup)
• ¼ cup Kahlua
• ½ teaspoon instant espresso
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄3; cup pecans , toasted and chopped
• 1⁄3; cup best-quality cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions:

1. Heat raisins and Kahlua in microwave oven for 20 seconds dissolve espresso in Kahlua then set aside.
2. Place butter and cream in a microwave oven heat until the cream just starts to boil. Remove from microwave oven whisk in chips until melted and combined with cream.
3. Reheat in micro if needed for a couple seconds. The ganache will be rich and creamy.
4. Combine pecans and Kahlua soaked raisins to ganache. Chill in refrigerated for just a couple hours just till firm enough to shape.
5. Mix cocoa and brown sugar and place in a large zip lock bag.
6. Fun messy part:.
7. Shape into 1 inch balls. Adding the ball to the bag as you roll them. Give a shake to coat after a couple ball are made. Place the truffles in the refrigerator to harden for at least an hour and let flavors meld.

Reviews

[Studentchef]

This was so good. I've never had gourmet truffles before, so this was a real nice treat. I love having raisins and chocolate together, and every ingredient went well together.

[3KillerBs]

Quite tasty and not overly sweet. They firmed up very nicely – as good as fudge rather than remaining a bit squishy the way truffles often do. I think I would have liked a stronger Kahlua flavor – its just a hint of extra richness to the chocolate rather than a noticeable flavor-partner.