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Hazelnut Truffles

Ingredients

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Makes
26

26 shelled hazelnuts

12 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup 35% cream

1/4 cup hazelnut or chocolate-flavoured liqueur

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Method/Steps

1. Place hazelnuts in a wide pan. Bake in a 350°F oven until nuts are golden under skins, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.

2. In a small pan, stir chocolate and cream together over low heat until smooth and melted, 6 minutes. Stir in liqueur. Let cool, chill until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

3. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-1/4 inch balls; roll in cocoa to coat. Press a nut into each the top of each ball. Place the truffle in decorative paper cups; chill.

Wine and Spirits Match

Try a glass of icewine or a coffee cocktail.