Port Wine Lover'S Truffle'S

• 12 12 ounces milk chocolate or 12 ounces white chocolate, may be substituded
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon port wine
• 3 lbs chocolate, for dipping or making molds (optional)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, of choice or 1/2 cup coconut (optional)

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, over moderate heat, heat the cream until it simmers along the edges; add the 12 ounces of chocolate and butter and stir until both are melted and the mixture is smooth: let the mixture cool until it is lukewarm: Add the port and stir to blend.
2. At this point It CAN BE SERVED IN Small Glasses (for a dessert) OR Pour mixture onto a baking sheet and chill it in the refrigerator or freezer untill it is quite firm.
3. Using a spoon, miniature ice cream scoop, melon baller or dust hands with powdered sugar, roll the cold, firm mixture into balls, using a light, quick touch when handling them; refrigerate or freeze the centers until they are hard.
4. Dip centers by hand or with a dipping fork in the melted chocolate or just roll in nuts or coconut, Place on parchment paper to set: a truffle mold can be used, make the shell and fill with the mixture, cover the bottom with chocolate, Enjoy.

milk chocolate, whipping cream, butter, port wine, chocolate, nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/port-wine-lovers-truffles-111399 (may not work)