Assorted Truffles And Pralines Recipe
Make Assorted Truffles And Pralines Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Truffles
Milk Chocolate Pralines
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Method
Chocolate Truffles
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and heavy cream. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth.
- 2
Add Butter and Flavoring
Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 3
Cool and Chill
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- 4
Form Truffles
Once firm, use a melon baller or a teaspoon to scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
- 5
Coat Truffles
Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Milk Chocolate Pralines
- 6
Melt the Milk Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the milk chocolate using the double boiler method until smooth.
- 7
Mix in Ingredients
Remove from heat and stir in the toasted and chopped hazelnuts, caramel sauce, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
- 8
Shape the Pralines
Spoon the mixture into small silicone molds or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form small clusters.
- 9
Chill to Set
Refrigerate the pralines for at least 30 minutes, or until completely set.
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
- 10
Melt the White Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate using the double boiler method until smooth.
- 11
Combine with Coconut Cream
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the coconut cream and almond extract until well combined.
- 12
Chill the Mixture
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- 13
Form Coconut Truffles
Scoop out the mixture and roll into balls. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat.
- 14
Final Chill
Place the coconut truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until set.