truffle at home
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can make the base with various types of liqueur, alcohol, or coffee. The truffle itself can be left in classic form or rolled in cocoa, breadcrumbs, crushed wafers, cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, powdered sugar, or colored sugar. There are many serving options for this dessert—everyone will find their favorite. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix the chocolate with butter and a pinch of salt.
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Step 2
2. Heat the cream thoroughly in a microwave or on the stove, but do not bring to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5–7 minutes.
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Step 3
3. After the required time, stir the mixture with a whisk; at first, it will be grainy.
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Step 4
4. Continue stirring until you get a smooth chocolate paste.
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Step 5
5. Divide the chocolate mixture into 3 portions. Add 3 tablespoons of freshly brewed coffee to one portion, pour rum into the second, and liqueur into the third. Mix each portion thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Cover each plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 3 hours. After the required time, take the mixture out and use a spoon to scoop some of the chocolate mixture. Shape the mixture into balls by hand or using a special spoon. Place all the balls onto a tray and freeze for 20 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Remove the balls from the freezer. Prepare coconut flakes, chopped nuts, and cocoa. Place each in separate dishes. Roll the balls in the different dishes.
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Step 8
8. Transfer the different balls into separate containers and store in the refrigerator.