Big Batch Rich Chocolate Truffles

Submitted by KitchenCraftsnMore

"Delish - what could be better than homemade chocolate truffles? This makes 150 truffles!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 150 truffles

ingredients

• 2 lbs dark chocolate
• 1 lb unsalted butter
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 4 4 fluid ounces Bourbon or 4 fluid ounces liqueur

directions

1. Chop the chocolate and butter into small pieces and place in a large metal bowl.
2. Bring the cream to a boil.
3. Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter.
4. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted.
5. Stir in the brandy.
6. Pour the ganache into a flat, shallow, ungreased pan and chill until firm.
7. Shape the ganache into rough balls using a melon ball cutter.
8. Immediately drop each ball into a pan of sifted cocoa powder or confectioner s sugar, rolling it around to coat completely.
9. Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.
10. Allow them to soften slightly at room temperature before serving.

Reviews

[katmc34]

This recipe is not so good. The truffles ended up more like a fudge. They taste fine but the consistency is off. They do not roll well.