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Champagne Truffles

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List of Ingredients



• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces (no substitutes)
  
• 3 Tbsp whipping cream
  
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
  
• 3 Tbsp champagne
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, or small decorative candies
  






Instructions



1. Combine semisweet chocolate, butter, and the 3 tablespoons whipping cream in a heavy, medium saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into the egg yolk. Return entire mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for an additional 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Remove pan from heat. Stir in champagne. Transfer truffle mixture to a medium mixing bowl; chill for 1 hour or until mixture is completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. Beat cooled truffle mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until color lightens and mixture is slightly fluffy. Chill for an additional 30 minutes or until mixture holds its shape. Scrape a small ice cream scoop, melon baller, or spoon across the surface of the cold truffle mixture -- forming 1-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate until very firm.
   
   
4. Gently roll balls in unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, or small white decorative candies until evenly coated, re-shaping as necessary.
   
   If desired, serve in decorative foil candy cups.
   
   Makes 25 to 30 truffles.
   
   






Final Comments


NOTE: Truffles can be made ahead and stored (tightly covered) in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.