I am in search of a perfect chocolate truffle recipe, one that is easy, and one I can add some liquor to!
I am having trouble making the ganache set.. it leaves the truffles really really soft.
Any advice or recipes will be much appreciated! Thank You!
Well ti depends what you think the perfect truffle is. But here is a recipe! Hope you enjoy it 
Chocolate Truffles
Makes: 20
Ingredients
* 225g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
* 175ml double cream
* Icing sugar, to dust
* Cocoa powder, sifted, to roll
Method
1. Place chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Place cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil, then immediately pour over chocolate. Mix until chocolate has melted. (This is called a ganache.) Set aside at room temperature, covered, for 1-1 1/2 hours to cool completely and until set. Use a teaspoon to spoon out bite-sized pieces. Dust your hands with a little icing sugar to prevent them sticking and roll mixture into balls in the palm of your hands. Roll in cocoa; serve with coffee.
November 30th, 2009 at 4:44 am
Hi srch _86, You could have a look on this website for all different types of truffles and other recipes.I hope this helps. all te best. Rab
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/chocolatetruffles_1807.shtml
References :
bbc.co.uk/fooc
November 30th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Chocolate Truffles
6 oz Semisweet chocolate *
4 tb Unsalted butter **
1/2 t Vanilla extract
2 Egg yolks; lightly beaten
4 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder
*Note: Semisweet chocolate should be coarsely chopped. ** Unsalted butter should be cut into small pieces. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter over simmering water. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, gradually whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolks. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Shape level tablespoons of the chocolate mixture into balls and then roll them in the cocoa. Refrigerate the truffles
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November 30th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Well ti depends what you think the perfect truffle is. But here is a recipe! Hope you enjoy it
Chocolate Truffles
Makes: 20
Ingredients
* 225g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
* 175ml double cream
* Icing sugar, to dust
* Cocoa powder, sifted, to roll
Method
1. Place chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Place cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil, then immediately pour over chocolate. Mix until chocolate has melted. (This is called a ganache.) Set aside at room temperature, covered, for 1-1 1/2 hours to cool completely and until set. Use a teaspoon to spoon out bite-sized pieces. Dust your hands with a little icing sugar to prevent them sticking and roll mixture into balls in the palm of your hands. Roll in cocoa; serve with coffee.
References :
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/6503/chocolate+truffles
November 30th, 2009 at 5:40 am
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
2 bars Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate
1 (8 oz pkg.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 bar Nestle’s white chocolate
Melt 8 semi-sweet chocolate squares in a microwave safe bowl on medium-low setting until melted.
Cook’s Note: Melting chocolate in the microwave can be tricky, since it melts from the inside out and often appears solid on the outside while the inside scorches, ruining the batch. Stop the microwave often and stir it down; watch carefully.
Next, beat the cream cheese until creamy. After the chocolate and cream cheese are ready, mix them together then refrigerate until firm. When the mixture has set, remove from refrigerator and shape into balls.
This quantity will make about 36 balls. Place on a wax paper-covered tray.
Melt all the remaining chocolate (even the 1/2 white chocolate bar) in separate microwave-safe bowls. Dip the balls into the chocolate, then decorate. Refrigerate again for 1 hour or until set.
Decorations: Truffles may be rolled or sprinkled with finely chopped nuts, sprinkles, shaved chocolate, or coconut flakes; or can be dusted with confectioners’ sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder as an alternative to dipping in chocolate.
References :
cooks.com