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Chocolate Fruit And Nut Truffles Recipe


Chocolate Fruit And Nut Truffles Recipe
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these looked and sounded great another candy to make my list.. the recipe and photo are from Favorite Christmas Recipes

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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
  1. Step 1:
  2. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment or aluminum foil.
  3. Step 2:
  4. In the top of a double boiler over low heat, stir 4 ounces of the chocolate until melted.
  5. Step 3:
  6. 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.
  7. Step 4:
  8. Chill the mixture, if necessary, until firm enough to handle. Form into 1-inch balls and set aside on a sheet of wax paper.
  9. Step 5:
  10. In the top of a double boiler over low heat, stir the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate until melted. Remove from the heat.
  11. Step 6:
  12. 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.
  13. Step 7:
  14. 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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WOW FANTASTIC I LOVE TRUFFLES YUM YUM PEETA
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