Merry Christmas Treats by Chef Bari

Thanks for dropping by for Christmas Treats and Sweets. 2013

Caesars Palace Las Vegas during Christmas 

Christmas Chocolate Truffles  by Canadian Recipes of the Great White North



Ingredients:

• 8 oz(225grams) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4cup(175grams) 45% whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons (30grams) butter
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Kahlua

Method:

1. Place chocolate chips in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside. 
2. Heat the cream and butter in the microwave for one and half minutes ( careful to watch that your liquids do not expand – in turn making a great big mess)
3. Quickly and with caution remove the cream mixture from the microwave and pour over the chocolate chips. Let rest for five minutes.
4. Now – Add your Grand Marnier or Kahlua.
5. Stir with a metal whisk until mixed.
6. Cover and place in the refrigerator until the truffle mixture is firm (this should be overnight)

Set Up Coatings for Truffles:

1. Set up in small dishes such as your cereal bowls - Cocoa Powder, Icing Sugar, chopped nuts of your choice, toasted coconut and shaved chocolate.
2. Take out the truffle mixture from the refrigerator. 
3. Tip: Run your hands under cold water ( cold hands are better to work with – the warmth of your hands melts the chocolate otherwise) You don’t have to – but a very good tip With your hands form the chocolate into round bite-sized balls. 
4. Quickly roll the truffle in the coating and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 
5. Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm. Truffles can be refrigerated for a couple of weeks or else frozen for a couple of months. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes 30 small truffles.

Gingerbread Men or Women Cookies   Christmas Cake    Christmas Shortbread Cookies


Canadian Recipes of the Great White North  makes a Great Christmas Gift - Check it out   

About Chef Bari