White Chocolate Mint Truffles

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Servings: 45 Difficulty: Advanced
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International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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White Chocolate Mint Truffles

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 45 Calories: 26.3

Description

This International dessert features White chocolate; cut into. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. small pieces 1/2 c Packed, fresh mint leaves -(green or white) 1/4 c Heavy
  2. cream 2 tb Creme de menthe 6 tb Unsalted butter;
  3. cut into -small pieces To
  4. make the truffles:
  5. Melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl
  6. set over gently simmering water.
  7. When chocolate is almost melted, turn off the
  8. heat and
  9. let stand until completely melted, stirring occasionally.
  10. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, steep mint leaves in
  11. cream and creme de menthe until liquid is very flavorful (amount of time depends upon the strength of the mint leaves).
  12. Then bring just to a
  13. simmer , strain, pressing down on the mint leaves to give as much flavor as possible, and
  14. whisk into the melted chocolate.
  15. Place the pieces of butter around the warm mixture and let the butter melt.
  16. When melted, stir to mix well.
  17. Pour mixture into a shallow pan, giving you a 1-inch-thick layer of chocolate.
  18. Cool completely and then refrigerate or freeze until very firm.
  19. form the truffles: Have a small bowl of very hot water ready and replace the water as it cools down.
  20. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  21. Remove truffle base from the refrigerator or freezer.
  22. Before scooping out a ball of chocolate,
  23. dip the melon baller into the hot water, shaking to
  24. remove any excess water.
  25. Scoop out a truffle, tapping the melon baller on a firm surface to release the truffle.
  26. Quickly roll between the palms of your hands and place on the prepared baking tray.
  27. You will have to
  28. wash your hands in cold water often to prevent the chocolate from sticking to your hands.
  29. Repeat this procedure until all the balls have been scooped and rolled.
  30. If the truffle base begins to
  31. soften too much,
  32. refrigerate or
  33. freeze until firm and then continue to scoop out the truffles.
  34. Refrigerate or freeze until needed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 45

Amount Per Serving
Calories 26.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 0.7mg1%
Sodium 1.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, cut, dessert, international, mint, simmering, title, truffles, vegan, white
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