Chocolate Truffles in Fancy Coatings

by GourmetBend
Chocolate Truffles in Fancy Coatings

💖 These decadent chocolate truffles, filled with toasted hazelnuts and coated in various textures, are a luxurious treat for any occasion. Perfect for sharing or gifting! 🌰🍬


📝 Ingredients:

For 24 truffles:

  • 🍫 250g dark chocolate (high cocoa content)
  • 🌰 24 shelled hazelnuts
  • 🧈 75g butter
  • 🥚 2 egg yolks
  • 🥛 2 tablespoons milk
  • 🍹 1 tablespoon rum

For the coating:

  • 🌰 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 🥥 3 tablespoons shredded coconut
  • 🌰 3 tablespoons blanched and chopped almonds
  • 🍬 3 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles

📋 Directions:

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Base:
    • Break the 🍫 chocolate into pieces and melt it gently in a double boiler with 🥛 milk, stirring until smooth.
    • Stir in the 🥚 egg yolks, one at a time, then mix in the 🧈 butter and 🍹 rum.
    • Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
  2. Toast the Hazelnuts:
    • Lightly toast the 🌰 hazelnuts in a dry, nonstick skillet until fragrant. Let them cool completely.
  3. Shape the Truffles:
    • Scoop a small amount of the chocolate mixture and wrap it around each hazelnut, forming a ball. Use two teaspoons to help shape the truffles evenly.
  4. Coat the Truffles:
    • Roll the truffles, four at a time, in your chosen coatings: 🌰 pine nuts, 🥥 shredded coconut, 🌰 chopped almonds, or 🍬 chocolate sprinkles.
  5. Chill and Serve:
    • Place the coated truffles on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled and enjoy these bite-sized delights!

📊 Nutritional Information:

  • ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • ❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • 🔥 Kcal: High (a rich indulgence!)
  • 🍽️ Servings: 4

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