Brandied Chocolate Truffles

6 hours Prep: 5 hours Cook: 20 minutes

932 calories per serving view nutrition facts

26 truffles suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	heavy whipping cream
3	tablespoons	butter, unsalted
1/2	pound	chocolate, bittersweet	chopped
2	tablespoons	cognac	or other brandy
3/4	pound	chocolate, bittersweet	chopped

Directions

Bring whipping cream and unsalted butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.

Reduce heat to low.

Add 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate and stir until melted.

Mix in 2 tablespoons Cognac.

Let stand at room temperature until firm enough to mound on spoon, about 3-1/2 hours.

Line cookie sheet with foil.

Spoon truffle mixture by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing apart.

Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Roll 1 truffle between palms of hands into ball.

Place on same sheet.

Repeat with remaining truffles; refrigerate.

Melt 3/4 pound chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth.

Remove from over water.

Grasp 1 truffle between thumb and index finger.

Dip into chocolate, coating completely.

Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.

Place on same sheet.

Repeat dipping with remaining truffles.

Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Remove truffles from foil.

(Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate in airtight container).

Serve cold.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 208g

Amount per Serving

Calories 932 65% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.0g	104%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	204%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 34mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 91.0g	30%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	33%
Sugars 77.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%

Vitamin A	18%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%		Iron	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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