Best Truffles is an exquisite candy recipe, from my Aunt Carol Sue.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup half and half cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Preparation:
Place chocolate in medium bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 2 minutes, then remove and stir. Chocolate will be partially melted.
In small saucepan, combine heavy cream and light cream; heat until small bubbles form around edges. Do not let cream mixture boil. Immediately pour over chocolate chips.
Stir until smooth and well blended, then add vanilla Cover and chill in refrigerator until cold and very thick, then beat with electric mixer until light and rather fluffy.
Roll 1 teaspoon candy into a ball and roll immediately into one of the toppings.
Toppings: Chocolate or white confectioner's coating, melted, or chocolate shot, or a sifted combination of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.
Makes 36-40 truffles or approximately 2 pounds.
