Gingerbread Truffles

Name: Gingerbread Truffles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters chopped crystallized ginger plus additional for garnish; 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp mild-flavored (light) molasses; 1 pinch Pinch of salt; 198 grams bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 177 milliliters whipping cream; 198 grams high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), chopped; 10 whole allspice

Gingerbread Truffles might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 130 calories. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. Head to the store and pick up salt, ginger, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Bring first 7 ingredients just to boil in heavy medium saucepan; remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.

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Combine 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate and 7 ounces white chocolate in large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

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Bittersweet Chocolate

White Chocolate

Chocolate

Water

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Remove bowl from over water. Strain cream mixture into chocolate; stir to blend. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger. Chill filling until firm, at least 3 hours.

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Candied Ginger

Chocolate

Cream

Water

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Line baking sheet with parchment. Using 1-inch melon baller, scoop filling and roll between palms to form balls.

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Melon

Roll

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Place on parchment. Chill truffles at least 2 hours.

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Truffles

Line another sheet with parchment.

Place 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

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Bittersweet Chocolate

Chocolate

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Remove bowl from over water. Cool until thermometer inserted into chocolate registers 115°F. Quickly submerge 1 truffle in chocolate. Using fork, lift out truffle and tap fork against side of bowl so excess coating drips off. Using knife, slide truffle off fork and onto prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffles. Chill until set.

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Chocolate

Truffles

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Line another baking sheet with parchment.

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Place 12 ounces white chocolate in another medium metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water; stir until melted and smooth.

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White Chocolate

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Remove bowl from over water. Cool until thermometer inserted into chocolate registers 100°F. Hold 1 truffle between thumb and index finger; dip halfway into white chocolate.

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Dip

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Place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffles. If desired, press small pieces of crystallized ginger atop truffles. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)

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Candied Ginger

Truffles