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Raspberry Truffles

Source of Recipe


From "365 Great Chocolate Desserts" by Natalie Haughton






List of Ingredients



• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
  
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
  
• 2 Tbsp raspberry brandy
  
• Cocoa, powdered sugar, chocolate sprinkles, ground nuts, or additional chocolate for coating
  






Instructions



1. In a 1-quart glass measure, combine 10 ounces chocolate and butter. Heat in a microwave oven on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, until it's melted and smooth when stirred.
   
   
2. Stir in jam and liqueur until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
   
   
3. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. If mixture is too hard, let stand at room temperature 1/2 hour before shaping. Coat as desired.