Champagne Truffles

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== Description ==
It is important to use an excellent quality chocolate when making truffles since it is the primary ingredient. Valhrona is my first choice and Callebaut is my second.
== Ingredients ==
=== Center mixture ===
* 8 oz cream
* 1 lbs bittersweet chocolate
* 1 oz butter
* 1 oz cognac
=== Enrobing ===
* 1 lbs bittersweet chocolate
* 1 lbs cocoa
== Directions ==
# Bring the cream to a boil and pour it over the cut chocolate.
# Allow to stand 1-to-2 minutes and stir smooth.
# Beat in the softened butter and cool to set.
# Beat with an electric mixer (using a paddle attachment if available) on medium speed until light.
# Beat in cognac.
# Pipe out small truffles on parchment or waxed paper with a pastry bag fitted with a ½-inch plain tube.
# Refrigerate to set.
# Melt the chocolate.
# Sift the cocoa into a deep pan.
# Dip the truffles in the melted chocolate and then deposit them in the cocoa, shaking the pan to cover them.
# After the covering sets, shake the truffles in a strainer to remove the excess cocoa.
Category:Christmas Candy
Category:Bittersweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Cognac Recipes
Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes