Marzipan Truffles
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (Hershey Special Dark Chocolate bars)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 7 ounces marzipan
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (Hershey cocoa, for topping)
- finely chopped almonds (For topping)
- Grate the marzipan on a box grater.
- In a double boiler, on medium heat, add the chocolate, heavy cream and grated marzipan. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or dry wooden spoon.
- Mixture should be melted and smooth in about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place on wire rack.
- Whisk in amaretto liqueur. Cool bowl on wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Working quickly, scoop out a rounded teaspoon, and roll into a ball.
- Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder or/& finely chopped almonds.
- If the balls become too soft to work with, put in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
- Put in tiny paper cups and enjoy.
bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, marzipan, liqueur, cocoa, almonds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marzipan-truffles-191912 (may not work)