Description
Bite-sized pieces of rich ganache rolled in chopped pistachios and walnuts. A simple recipe for instant happiness and a delicious way to satisfy the after-dinner sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 10.5 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped into small pieces
- 6.5 ounces of heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces
- 3 cups of chopped nuts of your choice (I used peanuts and pistachios)
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-size heat-proof bowl, then set aside
- In a small pot, heat up the heavy whipping cream and the pieces of chopped butter over medium heat and then bring to a boil
- Pour the butter-cream mixture over the chocolate and then allow it to stand for a couple of minutes before stirring well until smooth (if the chocolate doesn’t melt completely, heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth)
- Cover the bowl of chocolate mixture (ganache) with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight (if not overnight, at least five hours)
- When chocolate mixture has finished chilling, place chopped nuts in a flat bowl, and remove truffle mixture from the refrigerator
- Using a small melon ball peeler or a teaspoon, form round, bite-sized balls of chocolate ganache
- Immediately roll the ganache balls in the chopped nuts and place on a parchment-paper lined plate
- Repeat until all ganache and nuts have been used up
- Cover the plate with plastic wrap and place chocolate truffles in the refrigerator until firm (at least a few hours)
- Bring truffles to room temperature before serving
Notes
Recipe adapted from Joy of Baking
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Grain-free, Gluten-free