Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles Royale

By kscribner

Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hr 20 min
Makes: 2 dozen truffles or 12 servings, 2 truffles...

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. (6 squares each) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, divided
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

CHOP 1 pkg. (6 squares) of the chocolate; set aside. Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and butter; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cover and freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.

USE teaspoon to scoop chocolate mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 20 min.

CHOP remaining pkg. (6 squares) of chocolate; place in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is partially melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Carefully dip each ball in chocolate, then return to baking sheet. Drizzle with any remaining chocolate. Refrigerate 30 min. or until firm.

Variation
Omit 1 pkg. of the chocolate. Prepare and freeze truffles as directed, then roll in powdered sugar or cocoa powder instead of dipping in the melted chocolate.

Jazz It Up
Add 2 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur to the warm cream with the chopped chocolate and butter.