The Classic Truffle and the Coconut Truffle

Name: The Classic Truffle and the Coconut Truffle
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams 70 percent dark chocolate, finely chopped; 113 grams butter; 18 servings Melted chocolate, for dipping; 4 Tbsps toasted coconut; 946 milliliters heavy cream; 709 grams heavy cream; 250 grams sugar; 907 grams white chocolate, finely chopped

The Classic Truffle and the Coconut Truffle might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 834 calories, 7g of protein, and 62g of fat. This recipe serves 18. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. Head to the store and pick up chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

For the classic truffle:Boil heavy cream and sugar. In a separate bowl add your finely chopped chocolate. Once cream has been brought up to a boil, pour it slowly over the chocolate while whisking, then add the butter. Once combined, set aside in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator.

Ingredients you will need

Cream

Chocolate

Butter

Sugar

Equipment you will use

Whisk

Bowl

The coconut truffle:Same procedure as above, but add toasted coconut to the mixture.

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Coconut

For dipping truffles, have some chocolate melting over a double boiler. The water should be simmering and not boiling or you will burn the chocolate. The truffles can be piped onto a sheet of parchment paper in small dollops and chilled slightly or it can be scooped out with a small teaspoon and rolled by hand, or finally use our "Me a Chocolatier kit" small hollow chocolate shells. You can dip in the melted chocolate and/or you can roll in the cocoa powder or toasted coconut.

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Cocoa Powder