Saturday, August 29, 2009

ITALIAN TRUFFLE


Truffles are delicious small bonbons, made with a lot of chocolate. The flavor variety is endless and try all of those could be a huge work... and a great pleasure! Try this! It's tender, has a wonderful aroma and almond taste. Yummy!








170g dark chocolate
2 tbsp almond-flavored liqueur (Amaretto)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, in room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds

Directions
Melt the chocolate with Amaretto in a double boiler, stiring until well combined. Add butter and stir until it has melted. Stir in the powdered sugar. Leave the mixture in a cool place until firm enough to roll into about 24 balls.
Place the ground almonds on a plate and roll the truffles in the almonds to coat them. Let to chill.

Serve: 24 truffles.



Recipe from the book Cookshelf Chocolate - Jacqueline Bellefontainte
Postado por Talita às 7:02 AM

20 comments:

  1. T.W. Barritt at Culinary TypesAugust 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Very easy, and a lovely, elegant bite!

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  2. ВераAugust 29, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Amazing Recipes!

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  3. Katy ~August 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Now why didn't I think of amaretto?! Perfect for fancy little parties and cookie gift boxes.

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  4. PriscillaAugust 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    yuummm!!
    u can't go wrong with chocolate!!!!

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  5. Barbara BakesAugust 29, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Yum! I would definitely like to try more bonbons!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Sounds amazing. Chocolate and amaretto together??? Divine!

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  7. Lyndas recipe boxAugust 30, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    I would love some of these right now! Chocolate and almond are perfect together!

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  8. JoanneAugust 30, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Truffles are the perfect one-bite delight. These look super good.

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  9. IiiiiAugust 31, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Realy tasty!!!

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  10. IiiiiAugust 31, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Hay, I have translated the recipe (http://cooktobe.blogspot.com/2009/07/klape-mekike-peksimeti.html) for you!!! Sorry but I have seen it just now...:)

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  11. buffalodickAugust 31, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I do believe that would work like mad! Love all those flavors, and they combine so well..

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  12. JudySeptember 1, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Beautiful photos, great recipe. Nice and easy and good for a party.

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  13. CarolineSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    They look delectable! Thanks for this recipe, I will be making these when the weather gets cooler.

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  14. lululuSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    really that easy?!
    i gotta try to make it!
    they look so elegant!

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  15. NicSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I love truffles, especially at Christmas, these look amazing!

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  16. AnnaSeptember 2, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Ooh, I could just eat these right now. Love the idea of rolling them in ground almonds.

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  17. Julia @ MélangerSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    The most perfect treat. Just the right size for an (almost) guilt free snack!

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  18. graceSeptember 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    delicious little bites, talita! i love truffles, and when they're rolled in nuts, i find them even better. :)

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  19. SuzieSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    These look really lovely - just perfect for that moment when you need a chocolate hit.

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  20. PeabodySeptember 12, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    Oh my! Those look outstanding.

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