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Basic Truffles

SUBMITTED BY: Gina Mork PHOTO BY: LittoBubbo

"This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings"
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 35 truffles

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by VICTORIAP
I made this recipe up to take to work with me for the office Christmas Party. The first batch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by Sarah Zeigler
This is a great basic recipe. Anyone that complains about the taste of the chocolate is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by MedMimi
I used 3/4 c. cream as dictated by the traditional truffle recipe. Instead of the vanilla, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by HOLLY MARTIN
I really liked this recipe. I made it for my husband for Valentine's Day. My family liked it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2003 by SUSAN ELLIOTT
This is an excellent recipe that makes a quick and elegant dessert. I dipped my truffles in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by allrecipesrocks
Excellent, but extraordinarily time-consuming. I created a batch using the recommended amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by LITTLEGREYKITTEN
This was my method: I used 1 & 1/4 cup or so Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips, 2/3 cup heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by Mrs D
These truffles were too bitter. Truffles using semi-sweet chocolate are better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by SAKURAGIRL1
I used Ghirardelli's double chocolate chips for a smoother taste for my friends that do not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by LRP77
Good truffle recipe. I flavored mine with orange extract and a little vanilla too. Mine did... MORE


 
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