Lori- Truffle Recipes.

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Dark Chocolate Grand Mariner Truffles

Servings 2 dozen (I got 30 out of it)

Ingredients
 

1 pound (454g) dark chocolate finely chopped
1 cup (227ml) heavy cream aka whipping cream
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter room temperature, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup (57ml) Grand Marnier
1/2 cup (42g) cocoa powder sifted

For the Tempered Chocolate (Optional):

24 ounces (567g) dark chocolate finely chopped
flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Set aside until needed.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil. As soon as it begins to boil, remove the cream from heat. 
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and allow the mixture to sit, untouched, for a minute. Then whisk until smooth. 
Stir in the butter and Grand Marnier and vigorously whisk until smooth and shiny.
Set aside and cool to room temperature. Then tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 and ½ hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Place the cocoa powder in a wide shallow dish and set aside.

For the Tempered Chocolate:

Fill a medium pot one-third full with water and bring it to a very low simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl that will fit on top of the pan snugly, but will not touch the simmering water, on top of the pan. 
Reduce the heat to low and place two-thirds of the chocolate into the bowl. Place a candy thermometer into the chocolate and let it melt, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula. Do not let the temperature of the chocolate exceed 120°F.
Once the chocolate has fully melted, carefully remove the bowl from heat, but keep the pot of simmering water on the burner. Wipe the bottom of the bowl to remove any condensation.
Stir in the remaining chocolate, a little bit at a time, allowing what you've added to completely melt before adding more.
Set aside and allow the chocolate to cool to 84 degrees (F). Once the chocolate has reached this temperature, reheat it briefly by placing the bowl back over the simmering water for about 10 seconds, or until it’s between 89 and 91 degrees (F). Do not let the temperature exceed 91°F! 
Remove the bowl from heat once you have reached the correct temperature. The chocolate should be smooth and glossy, with no streaks.

Assembly:

Before you begin, make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator for both baking sheets, as the truffles must chill again before being dipped in the chocolate coating.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Measure 2 teaspoons of the truffle filling and quickly roll it between your hands to form a ball. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with all truffles. Refrigerate the rolled truffles for at least 1 hour before dipping in the chocolate. Or roll in cocoa powder at once, then refrigerate.
To dip, remove the chilled truffles from the refrigerator. Using a fork or candy dipper, dip each truffle into the chocolate then lift it up over the bowl, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before dunking it back in again, then lifting it out and allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Once the truffle has been double dunked, carefully transfer it back to the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle the top of each truffle with a little bit of the crushed flaky sea salt. 
Set aside and allow the chocolate to set before serving, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 1 week.

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Baileys Irish Cream Truffles

Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
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4 tbsp. butter, room temperature
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2 tbsp. Baileys Irish Cream
1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed crumbs
4 cups powdered sugar
1 package Ghirardelli Chocolate Dark Melting Wafers  (I used store brand)
1 package Ghirardelli Chocolate White Candy Making Wafers (I used store brand)


In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy with an electric mixer.

Add in the Baileys Irish Cream and graham cracker crumbs and mix until well blended.
Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until completely mixed in.
Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Once chilled, remove batter from fridge.
Scoop batter into balls.
Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place baking sheets with balls into freezer for 10–15 minutes.
While the batter is in the freezer, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30–second increments in a microwave-safe bowl until completely melted.
Dip balls into chocolate, covering completely.
Place back on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and let cool until chocolate has hardened.
Use a spoon to drizzle remaining melted white chocolate over the truffles.
Repeat steps 9 through 12 with opposite chocolate flavors.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

[cfniervt]

Lori- I just bought a Nibs bottle and used what was in them. Easier. I think it is less than what is called for but was enough for a good taste.

Chris

[wilderness]

Chris, thanks for the recipes.  They are now in my recipe program.  The Bailey's one has my attention.  I will be making Bailey's  this coming week so may give them a try even though I am not making candy this year.

Bet

[cfniervt]

Bet~ they taste really good! (Had to taste test ya know) LOL Dan liked them both! Chris

[cooktocook]

Chris, thank you for sharing your recipes for the truffles. Sound delicious!! I will hopefully make these on Monday to take my therapist a thank you gift on Tuesday morning.
Lori