Famous Brandied Apricot Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Candied orange peel, chantilly cream
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Ingredients
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Truffles
Chantilly Cream
Candied Orange Peel
Method
Truffles
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Prepare the Apricots
Finely chop the brandied apricots and fold them into the chocolate mixture. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to handle.
- 4
Form the Truffles
Once chilled, use a small scoop or spoon to portion out the chocolate mixture. Roll each portion into a ball using your hands.
- 5
Coat the Truffles
Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chantilly Cream
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
Candied Orange Peel
- 7
Prepare the Orange Peel
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the orange in long strips, avoiding the bitter white pith as much as possible.
- 8
Candy the Peel
In a saucepan, combine the orange peel, water, and granulated sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the peel is translucent and the syrup thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 9
Chop and Store
Once cool, chop the candied orange peel into small pieces and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
