~ Logozzo's chocolate truffles Recipe ~

 
                        LOGOZZO'S CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
 
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 Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chocolate                        Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 2/3  cups          Heavy cream
    2                    Unsalted butter -- sticks
   16      ounces        Semisweet chocolate -- cut in
                         To small pieces
    1      teaspoon      Vanilla flavoring -- or to
                         Taste
                         Cocoa
 
 Bring cream and butter to a boil in medium saucepan.Remove from heat and add
 chocolate.Allow to sit for 5 minutes.Stir until smooth.Add vanilla.Let cool in
 refrigerator,and stir with whisk every 15 minutes or so until very thick.Chill
 until firm..
 
 Using melon baller or small spoon,scoop out tablespoon sized portions,and
 place on sheet sprinkled with cocoa.Place in refrigerator to harden.Using
 palms of hands,gently and quickly roll each portion of chocolate into a
 ball.Chill again to harden..
 
 Roll each truffle in powdered cocoa,finely chopped nuts,or dip into melted
 chocolate.Store in airtight container in refrigerator.Make about 3 dozen..
 
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