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Raspberry-Chocolate Truffles These delectable truffles make fabulous hostess gifts or after dinner treats. Prep: 30 min - Chill: 6 hrs 3/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 2 (8-ounce) packages semi-sweet high-quality chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon kirsch, raspberry liqueur or orange juice 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa Place whipping cream, butter and raspberry jam in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter and jam are melted (3 to 5 minutes). Continue cooking until mixture begins to bubble around edges (1 to 2 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and kirsch until melted and smooth. Stir in nuts. Place mixture in medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate until firm (5 to 6 hours). Working quickly, roll chocolate mixture into 30 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on waxed paper-lined pan. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Roll chocolate balls in cocoa. To serve, place in mini paper cups. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen truffles Nutritional Info Per 1 Truffle: Calories 170, Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrates 15 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe created by Land O'Lakes. |