Per truffle:
- Calories: 121
- Protein: 2g
- Total fat: 9g
- Saturates: 4g
- Carbs: 7g
- Total sugars: 7g
- Fibre: 1g
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Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
These truffles are the perfect bite-sized treat, with a creamy centre and a crunchy nutty shell.
It doesn't get much more luxurious that a rich and creamy truffle, and they happen to be a perfect homemade Christmas gift this Christmas time!
If you are looking for more truffle recipes to make for a Christmas present or just to enjoy during the festive season, these are some of our favourites...
• Irish cream truffles - Go easy on the booze in this recipe and don't be tempted to add more as the truffles might not set.
• Eggnog truffles - These white chocolate truffles have all the flavours of the traditional Christmas drink.
• Christmas pudding truffles - These moreish truffles are made with leftover Christmas pudding.
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Yields:
35
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
121
Ingredients
- 150 g milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 100 ml double cream
- 50 g chocolate hazelnut spread, we used Nutella
- 250 g white chocolate, chopped
- 200 g roasted chopped hazelnuts
Directions
- Step 1Put the milk chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl. In a pan, heat the cream until steaming then pour over the chocolate. Gently stir until chocolate is fully melted, then stir in hazelnut spread. Cover and chill until firm, about 4hr.
- Step 2Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop out slightly heaped portions of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Arrange on the lined tray and chill again until firm, about 1hr.
- Step 3Melt white chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Remove bowl from heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 2min. Put hazelnuts in a shallow bowl.
- Step 4Working one at a time, drop a truffle into the melted chocolate, quickly roll to coat and lift out with a fork. Drop into the hazelnuts, tossing to coat. Return to lined tray. Repeat until all the truffles are coated, then chill again until firm, about 2hr. Serve.
To store:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To gift:
Pack into a lined tin or cellophane bags.
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