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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 lb Good-quality unsweetened chocolate
- 2 x Egg yolks
- 1 c. Confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 c. Heavy or possibly whipping cream
- 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 c. Scotch whiskey
- 30 whl shelled hazelnuts
- 1 c. Sifted unsweetened cocoa pwdr, for dusting
Direcciones
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
- 2. Place 10 ounce. of the chocolate in a heavy saucepan, and heat over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- 3. Combine the egg yolks and 1/2 c. of the confectioner's sugar in a large bowl, and cream till well blended.
- 4. Combine the cream, butter, and remaining 1/2 c. sugar in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring till the butter and sugar are thoroughly melted.
- 5. Slowly pour the warm sugar mix over the egg yolk mix, whisking constantly. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cold slightly.
- Then stir in the melted chocolate and the Scotch; beat for 1 minute.
- 6. Place the mix in the refrigerator and refrigeratetill hard, 30 to 45 min.
- 7. Meanwhile, place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 15 min. Remove them from the oven and rub handfuls of nuts in a kitchen towel to remove the skins. Set them aside.
- 8. Roll a spoonful of the chilled chocolate around each hazelnut to create a truffle about 1 inch in diameter. Set them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, and refrigeratethoroughly in the refrigerator 2 to 3 hrs.
- 9. Heat the remaining 14 ounce. chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat.
- 10. Sprinkle a shallow dish generously with cocoa. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Then lift it out with a fork and roll it in the cocoa. Arrange the truffles on the baking sheet again, and refrigeratebefore serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 23g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 110 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 44% |
| Total Fat 5.49g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2.51g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 12mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 14.23g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 9.86g | 7% |
| Protein 1.61g | 3% |
