Recipe

Chocolate Fruit And Nut Truffles Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Peetabear / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago these looked and sounded great another candy to make my list.. the recipe and photo are from Favorite Christmas Recipes Prep:60m Cook:15m Servings:30	Peetabear
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Ingredients

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 tablespoons cognac or rum

1 1/4 cups apricots, finely chopped

1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped

2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced

2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, sifted

30 hazelnut halves

Directions

Step 1:

Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment or aluminum foil.

Step 2:

In the top of a double boiler over low heat, stir 4 ounces of the chocolate until melted.

Step 3:

Remove from the heat and beat in the cream and cognac. Blend in the apricots, chopped hazelnuts, ginger, and confectioners sugar. Stir well to combine.

Step 4:

Chill the mixture, if necessary, until firm enough to handle. Form into 1-inch balls and set aside on a sheet of wax paper.

Step 5:

In the top of a double boiler over low heat, stir the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate until melted. Remove from the heat.

Step 6:

Using a fork, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to run off. Place the truffles on the prepared baking sheet. Top each with a hazelnut half and chill.

Step 7:

When the chocolate has set, the truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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