truffle tree
I got this recipe from one of my wonderful cookbooks. I wish the whole tree would have shown...I tried resizing the pic to fit..Oh well you get the idea...This makes a wonderful gift for someone special on your Christmas list. I made one last year for a wonderful friend..she loved it. This does not take that long to assemble. Enjoy!
prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
method
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yield
1 tree or 6 dozen truffles
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light rum
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 16 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- - finely chopped nuts, and sprinkles, assorted
- SUPPLIES
- 1 - 9 - inch tall foam cone
- - about 70 wooden toothpicks
- - foil for wrapping cone
How To Make truffle tree
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Step 1Heat 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.
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Step 2Shape 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.
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Step 3Cover 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.
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Step 4Note: 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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