Basic Chocolate Truffles (plus 4 variations) Recipe

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Basic Chocolate Truffles (plus 4 variations)
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
181
Calories
Total time
15
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a heavy pan on a low heat, melt chocolates, whipping cream and butter together, stirring occasionally; when melted, pour into a small bowl and cool mixture; refrigerate for 2 hours or until mixture hardens.
  2. Using a melon baller or a teaspoon, quickly form mixture into approximately 3/4-inch rounds; refrigerate until cold; roll in cocoa or dip in chocolate; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  3. Variations on a theme: ORANGE LIQUEUR TRUFFLES Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec to truffle mixture after it has melted; stir in 1/4 tsp (1 mL) grated orange rind to heighten orange flavour.
  4. KAHLUA TRUFFLES add 3 tbsp (45 mL) Kahlúa to truffle mixture after it has melted.
  5. RUM TRUFFLES add 3 tbsp (45 mL) rum to truffle mixture after it has melted.
  6. DARK CHOCOLATE COATED TRUFFLES Melt 8 oz (250 g) bittersweet chocolate in a heavy pot over low heat; remove from heat; place cold truffle on skewer or dipping fork, and swirl in chocolate to coat; place on wax or parchment paper to set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 180.78 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.46g 21%
Cholesterol 28.4mg 9%
Sodium 23.03mg 1%
Potassium 50.3mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.38g 6%
Sugars 12.47g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 28.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 388.87 Kcal (1628 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.95g 21%
Cholesterol 61.08mg 9%
Sodium 49.55mg 1%
Potassium 108.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 37.38g 6%
Sugars 26.83g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 5%
Protein 3.22g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 60.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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