Raspberry Truffles
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + freezing
YIELD: 4 dozen.
As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and candies - including this easy but elegant recipe - to give to relatives and friends. The aroma of the chocolate and raspberry is heavenly when you're making these truffles.
-Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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7-1/2 teaspoons seedless raspberry jam
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6 ounces white candy coating or dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons shortening
Directions
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1.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter, cream and chocolate chips. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in jam until combined. Transfer to a small freezer container; cover and freeze until mixture thickens and can be scooped.
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2.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes. Roll into balls; freeze until very firm.
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3.
Place a wire rack over a large sheet of waxed paper. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spoon over balls. Place on the prepared wire rack. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 105 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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