Gianduja Truffle Cups
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup praline paste (page 148)
- 60 whole hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
- Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not simmering, water, or in a microwave oven on low power for 30 second intervals.
- Stir frequently with a rubber spatula to ensure even melting.
- Remove the top pan of the double boiler and wipe it very dry.
- Add the praline paste to the chocolate and stir until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, let cool to room temperature, and chill in the refrigerator until thick but not stiff (2 hours).
- Fit a 12-inch pastry bag with a large, plain round pastry tip with a 1/2-inch opening and fill partway with the truffle cream.
- Pipe the mixture into 1-inch foil candy cups until they are three-quarters full.
- Place a hazelnut, pointed end up, on top of the truffle cream and press it in lightly.
- Chill the truffle cups in the refrigerator until they are set (1 hour).
- In a tightly covered container wrapped in several layers of aluminum foil, the truffle cups will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer.
- The truffle cups are best served at room temperature.
bittersweet chocolate, praline, hazelnuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gianduja-truffle-cups-393463 (may not work)