Tropical Truffles

Submitted by Nathaniel Gauger

Ingredients:

• 2 cups 60% Cacao Bittersweet Baking Chips
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Coating:

• Unsweetened Cocoa

Garnish

• Coffee bean chips and Brazil nuts

Directions:

Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add butter and stir until melted. Add chocolate to saucepan. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl. Cool, cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Roll mixture into 1” balls. Roll each ball in coating. Eat.

Yields approximately 30-35 pieces.

Source: Ghirardelli