Buttery Bittersweet Wisconsin Mascarpone Truffles
Buttery Bittersweet Wisconsin Mascarpone Truffles
Servings: 24 each
Ingredients:
4 ounces finest quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces finest quality milk chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces (1/2 cup) Wisconsin Mascarpone, at room temperature
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other favorite liqueur
1 cup finely ground pecans or walnuts
Cooking Directions:
Place all ingredients except the nuts in a medium bowl. Set bowl on pan of simmering water; do not allow bowl to touch water. (Or
place in top of double boiler.) Heat until melted, smooth and warm. Watch closely and stir often. Remove from heat, cover and
refrigerate overnight.
Working quickly, roll refrigerated mixture into smooth 1-inch balls. Place on parchment or waxed paper. Roll the truffle balls in the finely
ground nuts. Refrigerate for up to one week. These truffles are very soft; they must be cold for shaping and rolling. Remove from
refrigeration about 10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate any remaining truffles.
Coating option: Melt 6 ounces best quality dark or semisweet chocolate in bowl over pan of simmering water. Roll the truffle balls in the
chocolate to evenly coat. If desired, then roll in ground nuts.