Double Chocolate Truffle Triangles Recipes

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter with cream; stir until smooth. Add vanilla; cool. Refrigerate until almost solid but still workable, about 1 hour. , Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a microwave, melt white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls in white chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , Microwave milk chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in milk chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , If desired, drizzle truffles with melted chocolate of opposite color. Store in an airtight container.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Place whipping cream and white chocolate in microwavable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 minutes; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
• Microwave 7 of the squares of semi-sweet chocolate in microwavable bowl for 3 minutes; stir until completely melted. Line bottom of 8-inch square pan with wax paper. Spread the melted semi-sweet chocolate into a thin layer on wax paper. Freeze 5 minutes.
• Spread white chocolate mixture evenly over semi-sweet chocolate layer. Sprinkle with almonds. Melt remaining square of semi-sweet chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over chocolate layers in pan.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into 9 squares; cut each square diagonally in half to form 2 triangles. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE NUTELLA™ COOKIE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
• In food processor, process half of the cookies to fine crumbs. Remove and set aside; continue to process remaining cookies to fine crumbs. Mix all of cookie crumb mixture in food processor. Add cream cheese and Nutella™ spread. Process until well combined and mixture can be pressed into a ball, 1 to 2 minutes. Shape cookie mixture into 52 (1 1/4-inch) balls; place on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• In medium bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
• Remove half of the cookie balls from refrigerator. Using 2 forks, dip and roll chilled cookie balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to lined cookie sheet; immediately decorate top with sprinkles. If chocolate has cooled too much, reheat. Refrigerate truffles about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Repeat with second half of cookie balls. Store covered in refrigerator.

TRIO OF CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl. Cover; chill until firm, about 3 hours.
• Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
• Place cocoa, coconut and nuts in separate bowls. Roll truffles between hands into rounds. Roll 1/3 of truffles in cocoa, 1/3 in coconut and 1/3 in nuts. Cover with plastic; chill until ready to serve. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.)

TRIO OF CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Remove from the heat; divide mixture among three small bowls. Into one bowl, stir rum and coffee granules until smooth. Stir raisins and Cognac into another; stir orange liqueur and zest into the third bowl., Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls., Roll the coffee-flavored truffles in cocoa; roll the raisin-flavored truffles in grated chocolate., In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip orange-flavored truffles in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets., Refrigerate truffles for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Microwave whipping cream, white chocolate and almond liqueur on medium for 2 minutes, stir until completely melted. Set aside.
• Microwave 7 squares chopped baker's semisweet chocolate on medium 3 minutes; stir until melted. LIne the bottom of 8-inch square baking pan with wax paper and spread the melted chocolate in a thin layer on the paper. Freeze for 5 minutes.
• Spread the white chocolate mixture, evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds, and drizzle with 1 square melted baker's semi-sweet chocolate.
• Chill for 3 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into triangles.
• To store, place in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• TIP: For easiest chopping of chocolate, place unwrapped squares in 'line' on cutting board and cut in half with large sharp knife. Continue cutting until right size.