brandy truffles
Both my Mother and Grandmother have made these and I have been making them for my own family and friends for over 30 years. I do not know where the recipe I use originally came from, but believe that there is a similar one by Mrs Beaton.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
30 portions
Ingredients
- 5 ounces dark chocolate - 70% minimum cocoa solids
- 5 ounces ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons double cream
- 3 ounces caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons brandy - or as much as you like
- - cocoa powder for coating
- - icing sugar to adjust consistancy if required
How To Make brandy truffles
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Step 1Break the chocolate into chunks. Using a bain marie or a bowl in the microwave, gently melt the chocolate. be careful not to over melt - it is better to stir the chocolate until the last few lumps have melted
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Step 2Add all the other ingredients other than the coco powder for coating and combine well. If the mix is too sticky to handle just chuck in a tbsp of icing sugar at a time until you reach the right consistency. If you want to add extra brandy - and who doesn't - just go for it, making sure you add extra icing sugar
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Step 3I use a melon baller to shape the chocolate mix and then roll each ball into the cocoa powder and place on some baking paper to dry.
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Step 4As you can see I wrap them in foil, and then those I don't eat myself get bagged up and put into gift hampers full of home made goodies for friends and family. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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