These decadent truffles boast elegant flavors of dark, bittersweet chocolate and pure almond extract.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) 75 percent or higher chocolate
- 4 fl oz (120 ml) heavy cream (about ½ cup)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
How to Make It
- Chop chocolate into very small pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
- Heat a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, occasionally scraping down the edges of the pan with a rubber scraper. Add almond extract and stir. Remove from heat.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate pieces. Wait for 1 minute and vigorously whisk until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Using a sturdy metal spoon, scoop 1-inch (2.5 cm) mounds of chocolate. Use your hands to quickly roll each mound into a smooth ball.
- Immediately roll each ball in unsweetened cocoa powder. Place each in a small paper or foil wrapper, or store on a clean sheet of parchment.
- Serve truffles immediately or store in the refrigerator.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 136 kcal Calories from Fat: 108 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 12 g 34% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 8 g 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3 g 8% |
Protein 2 g 4% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |