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Peppermint Kahlua Truffles
These decadent Peppermint Kahlua Truffles are as simple to make as they are delicious to eat.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
chocolate, sweets, treat
Ingredients
8
ounces
Dark chocolate
½
cup
Heavy cream
2
Tbsp
Butter
optional
Peppermint Kahlua
for flavoring
Cocoa powder
for rolling
Peppermint candies
crushed, for rolling
Instructions
Chop or break up chocolate and place in heat safe bowl
If using butter as well, add to the bowl with the chocolate and set aside
Put cream in a saucepan or a double boiler and bring just to a boil
Remove from heat and pour over chocolate
Allow to sit for 5 minutes
Whisk together cream and chocolate until smooth and shiny
Add in optional flavoring and mix until well incorporated
Cover and allow to cool and firm in refrigerator for about one hour
Using a small scoop or a spoon, scoop out small portions of ganache and form into balls
Roll formed balls in cocoa powder, crushed peppermint, or coat with melted chocolate and/or sprinkles
Store in air tight container in the refrigerator for two to three days