DESSERTS

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES…food-as-a-gift for Christmas!

‘There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.’
Linda Grayson, “The Pickwick Papers
IMG 7551 Up, Close & Chocolicious!

IMG 7573 Italian Almond Chocolate Truffles…

I had an old truffle recipe, which I played around with a bit, and made these for the first time a few weeks ago. These Italian Chocolate Truffles tasted divine, and make a lovely gift, especially after the dressing up. They are very easy to make & have an lovely almond flavour. I’ve made the little boxes with handmade paper & the magical glue gun. Once the boxes are filled, I wrap them in cellophane, add some ribbon & a little card, & they’re all set. These truffles last well for 2-3 weeks, so they are great for gifting in the holiday season.

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These have made an appearance for the second time on my blog to get under Zlamushka’s tree for her ‘Spoonful of Christmas’!

Ingredients:
Dark chocolate – 625 gms
Almond Extract – 2 tsp
Butter – 1/2 cup
Castor Sugar – 50gms
Ground Almonds – 50 gms (I run them in the coffee grinder with the skins)
Sprinkles, grated chocolate, cocoa powder & white chocolate to decorate.Candy cases.

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.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
  • Take off heat, mix in the almonds & sugar.
  • Leave for a while to cool down.
  • Roll into small bite sized truffles, roll in sprinkles/grated chocolate etc.This is the bit I really enjoy!
  • THAT’S IT!! They are so simple to make!!
  • Makes approximately 5 dozen truffles.IMG 7557

Note: Variations are easy with this recipe. You can skip the almonds & flavour the truffles with coffee liquor or instant roasted coffee; or use orange liquor/extract to get an almond/orange flavour. The possibilities are endless. Dip them into melted chocolate or dust them with cocoa for a different look…INDULGE!!

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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.

9 Comments

  • aparna

    I am a chocoholic, so could probably kill for these! Just joking.
    As Nags said, if I lived next door I could atleast get to see them for real.

  • Raaga

    I am going to try these very soon… where do you get your supply of sprinkles? Please let me know.

  • Happy cook

    Now i understand your name of your blog 🙂
    Everytimei come here i see delicious things made by you.

  • Ben

    Great idea for the holidays! I gotta admit that I’m in love with your blog.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • zlamushka

    Deeba, you are simply amazing. I haven’t seen anyone with such passion for sweets.
    I agree with Nags. I wish I was your neighbour, too.

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