Kahlua Cream Truffles Food

KAHLUA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to double boiler, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, whisking constantly., Remove from heat; stir in Kahlua and cream cheese until blended. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to shape., Place almonds in a small bowl. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

KAHLUA CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate and set aside. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the cream until small bubbles begin to form around the sides of the pan. Remove cream from the heat; add in espresso powder and chopped chocolate, and whisk smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. then stir in butter and Kahlua.
• Cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.

KAHLUA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate in double boiler, then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Add egg yolks, one at a time until well blended.
• Mix in Kahlua and return to double boiler for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour into bowl and beat in butter one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until light and airy.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Form into 1 inch balls and roll in nuts, cocoa or sprinkles.
• Refrigerate until used. Can be frozen.

MILK CHOCOLATE-KAHLUA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine chocolate, cream, butter, espresso powder and Kahlua and heat over moderately-low heat, stirring, until smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl and chill, covered, for 4 hours, or until firm.
• Form by tsps into balls and roll in cocoa powder.
• Press a coffee bean half on each truffle and chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks.

KAHLUA CREAM TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. In small saucepan, combine all ingredients except unsweetened cocoa mix well. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Place saucepan in bowl of ice water to speed chilling, stirring mixture occasionally. With small strainer, sift light layer of cocoa on cookie sheet.2. When chocolate mixture is cooled and slightly thickened, spoon into decorating bag fitted with desired decorative tip.* Squeeze small 1-inch truffles onto cocoa-dusted cookie sheet. Sift remaining cocoa over truffles. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator. Let truffles stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.TIP: * Truffles can be dropped by teaspoonfuls onto cocoa-dusted cookie sheets and rolled with hands to form balls.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Truffle * Calories: 45 * Calories from Fat: 25 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 3 g 5% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 5 mg 2% * Sodium: 10 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 3 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 FatSee Cook's Note: Butter Makes Better Candy