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Making chocolate truffles

How to make chocolate truffles for occasions and gifts.

Points to remember

• Melt chocolate according to chocolate melting instructional video.
• Let chocolate cool a little while you let cream come to room temp.
• Whisk the cream into the chocolate a little at a time until the mixture begins to thicken.
• Cover the mixture and place in the fridge for 30-45 mins to firm up.
• Take teaspoons of the mixture and roll in selected coatings - nuts, crushed biscuits or cocoa.

Useful tips

• If the mix gets too firm after chilling, leave out at room temp for 20 mins or until soft enough to shape.
• The shaped truffles can be frozen for up to 1 month before coating, if you wish to make them in advance. Place the truffles well-spaced apart on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then place into freezer bags and seal.

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• Chocolate biscuit truffles
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• Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles

More recipes that make great gifts

• Tutti-frutti rounds
• Homemade marzipan thins
• Double chocolate almond biscotti

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