Basic Truffles

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This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 35

Yield: 35 truffles

Basic Truffles

Ingredients

12 ounces bittersweet chocolate

chopped

⅓ cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Traditional Layered French Croissants

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Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine chocolate and cream. Cook stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set but not hard 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

Nutritional Information

Basic Truffles

Servings Per Recipe:35

Calories: 61.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 5.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 3.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 34IU 1%

Folate: 0.1mcg

Calcium: 1.9mg

Magnesium: 0.2mg

Potassium: 38.6mg 1%

Sodium: 1.4mg

Calories From Fat: 36.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.