Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe 455 Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar.
• Heat 1 cup whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat just until hot. Gradually stir at least half of the cream into egg yolk mixture, then stir back into hot cream in saucepan. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (do not boil).
• Stir in baking chips until melted. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, just until chilled.
• Beat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold refrigerated mixture into whipped cream. Spoon mixture into parfait or wine glasses. Garnish with chocolate curls. Store covered in refrigerator.

GHIRARDELLI DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
• Add butter and stir until melted.
• Add Ghirardelli chocolate.
• Stir until completely melted and smooth.
• Remove from heat and pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl.
• Cool, cover and put in refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Roll mixture in 1" ball and then roll in Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa, chopped almonds or pecans.

GHIRARDELLI SINFUL CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate and butter.
• In a medium sized skillet, bring 1/2 inch of water to a slow simmer. Set the saucepan in the skillet over low heat. Stir mixture just until chocolate has completely melted. Remove from heat.
• Pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl. Cool, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Pour the cocoa into a pie plate. Line an airtight container with waxed paper. Dip a melon baller or small spoon into a glass of warm water and quickly scrape across the surface of the chilled truffle mixture to form a rough 1-inch ball. Drop the ball into the cocoa.
• Repeat with the remaining truffle mixture. Gently shake the pie plate to coat truffles evenly.
• Transfer truffles to the prepared container, separating layers with additional waxed paper. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

GHIRARDELLI® DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and pour into a shallow bowl.
• Cool, cover, and refrigerate the mixture until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Using a melon baller or small spoon, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cocoa or nuts. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

GUILT FREE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips in the microwave (at 20 second intervals) or on a double boiler.
• While the chocolate is still warm, stir in almond butter and mix until well incorporated.
• Carefully fold in Greek yogurt, mix well and refrigerate for about 15 minutes, until it starts to harden.
• Working with approximately 1 tablespoon at a time, form truffles, roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder and refrigerate until ready to serve.