Holiday Truffles

Name: Holiday Truffles
Prep time: 340 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 500 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1/2 cups whipping cream; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, Grand Marnier; 150 grams white chocolate; 1/2 cups sweet peppermint whites and reds, mashed

Daniela De Tagle

Delicious and easy chocolate truffles decorated for a festive touch with white chocolate and red and white peppermint candies.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 15-10-2010

Preparation

5h 40 mins

Medium

In a deep bowl, place 250 grams of semi-sweet chocolate. Heat the cream in a pot over medium heat until it boils, then pour it over the chocolate. Cover the bowl with a plate and let the chocolate melt for 5 minutes. Using a whisk, beat the chocolate and cream until you have a shiny and homogeneous mixture. Add the Grand Marnier and beat a little more. Cover the bowl and allow the chocolate to harden for 2 hours in a cool place. Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper. Use a spoon to place chocolate balls on the paper. Cool your hands in cold water and make balls with each little mound of chocolate. Melt the remaining semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler and coat the truffles. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler and decorate the truffles with a spoon and sprinkle the peppermint candy. Refrigerate for 30 more minutes or until ready to serve.