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Chocolate hazelnut truffles

Recipe Information

Description:
Chocolate hazelnut truffles is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 2 hours, 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 36 (1 truffle) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 36 (1 truffle)
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Chocolate; Hazelnuts
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American; French
Cook Method Stove Top; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped

  • 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped

  • 1/2 cup half and half

  • 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur

  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Directions

  • In a double boiler or large bowl over a pan of boiling water, heat both the bittersweet and semisweet baking chocolates until melted and smooth.

  • Remove from heat and stir in the half and half and hazelnut liqueur.

  • Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours, stirring once, until thick enough to hold a shape.

  • Toast the chopped hazelnuts in a dry pan. Place the chopped hazelnuts on sheet of waxed paper. Drop the chocolate mixture onto the hazelnuts by rounded teaspoonfuls. Roll each chocolate truffle lightly on the hazelnuts to coat.

  • Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 50 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 0mg

  • Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 1g