Cognac Truffles
July 25, 2012
Cognac truffles are pretty easy to prepare, but they typically require a stretch of your precious time. However, every second will be totally worth it. Follow the directions so as to visualize each step of the process before you even begin, and you're bound to have a successful and astounding result.
This recipe is perfect for the home cook. These cognac truffles could be conveniently whipped up in your home kitchen, but when done right, they could look and taste like they were made by the finest chocolatier.
| Cognac Truffles • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar • 1/3 cup butter • 3 egg yolks • 2 tablespoons of cognac (or 1 teaspoon vanilla) • Coatings: ground almonds or other nuts, cocoa, more melted chocolate, powdered sugar, coconut, chocolate or colored jimmies Melt chocolate. Combine sugar and butter in bowl. Cream together. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time. Stir in melted chocolate and flavoring. Chill mixture.Break off pieces and form into balls. Roll in coating. Air-dry 1 hour. Store in air-tight container in very cool place. |
Enjoy! 🙂
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Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”
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