Pistachio Chocolate Truffles

By bakeaholic

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 28 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped and divided
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios, divided
• 1/4 cup all-vegetable shortening

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until tiny bubbles form.
2. In a large bowl, place 20 ounces chopped chocolate. Pour cream over chocolate and stir until melted. Stir in butter and 1/3 cup pistachios. Cover and chill about 4 hours or until firm enough to roll. Roll into 11/2 inch balls. Chill about 1 hour or until firm.
3. In a large bowl, combine remaining 8 ounces chocolate and shortening. Microwave on High in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
4. Using a fork, dip each ball in melted chocolate mixture. Shake off excess, and place on wire rack. Top each truffle with remaining chopped pistachios. Let truffles stand until chocolate sets. Store covered, in freezer.