Chocolate Cherry Truffles with Coconut Drizzle topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 350 g bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cherry extract
- Coconut flakes for sprinkling
Preparation:
- Cut the chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
Combine the cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stove and heat the mixture over medium heat, but do not bring it to a boil. Pour the mixture over the chocolate and let it sit until the chocolate is completely melted, about 10 minutes.
Stir with a silicone spatula or whisk until smooth. (If necessary, melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds.)
- Add vanilla and cherry extract to the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Transfer the chocolate cream to a baking pan and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, until set.
- Using a tablespoon, roll 18-24 balls of chocolate cream, then roll in coconut flakes. Place truffles Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
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