truffle tree

How To Make truffle tree

• 1

  Heat cream, sugar, salt, rum and vanilla in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot. Remove from heat; add chocolates, stirring until melted, ( return pan to low heat if necessary). Pour into shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate until just firm, about 1 hour.
• 2

  Shape about half the mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls. Shape remaining mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in nuts and sprinkles. Refrigerate truffles until firm, about 1 hour.
• 3

  Cover cone with foil. Starting at bottom of cone, attach larger truffles with wooden toothpicks. Use smaller truffles toward the top of the cone. Refrigerate until serving time.
• 4

  Note: If kitchen is very warm, keep portion of truffle mixture chilled as you shape and roll balls. I arranged mine onto a large dinner plate. A cake plate would be good. You can find the tree cones at any craft store, or even Walmart. This makes a nice centerpiece also..everyone will be in awe!
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