Calvados Truffles
dessert | alcohol candy chocolate longish2240 Cal (140 x 16)
Filling:
3/8 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips (6 oz.)
1/2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Calvados brandy (3/4 oz.)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
- Microwave cream in small glass bowl until hot (45 sec. at 50% power)
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, add butter and mix well until chocolate is melted. Microwave an additional 20 sec. at 50% power, if needed to melt.
- Add brandy and vanilla. Mix thoroughly and let cool.
- Chill overnight.
Truffles:
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Microwave 6 oz. of chocolate 20 sec. at a time, stirring between each heating, until smooth and shiny. Add remaining chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Scoop 1” balls of filling and coat with tempered chocolate.
- Allow to harden for a few minutes and serve at room temperature.
- Can be kept refrigerated for weeks.