ITALIAN CHOCOLATE ALMOND TRUFFLES…Home-made for Diwali!
Its almost time for Diwali…which is also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’. I usually try and make a different home-made sweet on Diwali because we get quite tired of the ‘mithais’ that do the rounds. It’s challenging to be different, and this time I decided to tread on new ground. I had an old truffle recipe, which I played around with a bit. These Italian Chocolate Truffles tasted divine, and make a lovely gift, especially after the dressing up,,,& are very easy to make! They have an intense almond flavour. I think I’m gonna skip the almonds for a few next time , and try a few with coffee, and some with an orange essence…just to experiment! I made these in a tearing hurry…and am glad I did!
PRETTY, AREN’T THEY?
Method:
- Melt the chocolate with the extract in a double boiler , or over a pan of simmering water. Stir well to ensure melted right through.
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Add the butter and stir until melted.
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Take off heat, mix in the almonds & sugar.
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Leave for a while to cool down.
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Roll into small bite sized truffles, roll in sprinkles/grated chocolate etc.This is the bit I really enjoy!
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THAT’S IT!! They are so simple to make!!
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Makes approximately 5 dozen truffles.
ALL WRAPPED UP TO GO…
I’m sending this as entry to a wonderful & festive blog event, for Diwali – Jihva Special Editon : The Festive Series.
Have a happy,safe & peaceful Diwali, festival & holiday season. We are going to celebrate just with sweets & lights … NO CRACKERS this year, as pollution levels are reaching an all time high. I guess it’s the least we can do.
Deeba @ PAB
About me: I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer and photographer. Food is my passion - baking, cooking, developing recipes, making recipes healthier, using fresh seasonal produce and local products, keeping a check on my carbon footprint and being a responsible foodie! I enjoy food styling, food photography, recipe development and product reviews. I express this through my food photographs which I style and the recipes I blog. My strength lies in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. Baking in India, often my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients, and this has now become a platform to get creative on. I enjoy cooking immensely as well.
11 Comments
Anh
Happy Diwali to you! What an amazing looking sweets you have prepared!
A kitchen scientist & a white rat hubby!!!
my my!!..ur trifles luk fab..and the cookies, wow!, you take sooo much effort in decorating each one !!…three cheers to u!!
A kitchen scientist & a white rat hubby!!!
my my!!..ur trifles luk fab..and the cookies, wow!, you take sooo much effort in decorating each one !!…three cheers to u!!
Padmaja
They look so delicious!! you are an amazing baker!!
meeso
These look really great! I should make a bunch of these for the holidays.
Vee
The truffles look great! Of course, I am not going to heaven if there are no chocolates there! 🙂
A very Happy Diwali to you and yours! Thanks so much for participating!
bee
have you tried making them with creme fraiche or sour cream? the texture is wonderful.
Raaga
I tried leaving a comment the second time and it hasn’t shown up. If this one doesn’t show up either, I think I’ll get the message.
PASSIONATE BAKER....and beyond.
Hey there Raaga…must be some blogger system fault. Strange that yr message didnt show up; but this has happened twice to a friend of mine. I’m sorry, but don’t misunderstand…it aint me! take care…:0)
Anonymous
The truffles look sooooo good! I have a serious chocolate weakness, thanks for the tips on making these on my own. I hope they turn out as good looking as yours did.
teeth bleaching
Raaga
Oh OK… some people’s blogs lock me out for no reason at all 🙂
Will not be mad at you anyway… at your blog, maybe 🙂
Would love to sync up.