Looking for a bit of true decadence for Valentine’s Day or another special evening? Make up a batch of these Chocolate Truffles.
Then, after dinner on that special night, grab a dish of these and your favorite beverage (maybe coffee if it’s chilly) and head up to the cockpit or foredeck to watch the stars as you snuggle with your sweetie . . .
Chocolate Truffles
Truffles are true chocolate decadence and very easy to make!
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Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 1004kcal
Carbs (g): 146
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (18 ounces)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Optional, to roll truffles in:
- flaked coconut
- chocolate sprinkles
- colored sprinkles
- cocoa
- finely chopped nuts
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips over very low heat. Add the vanilla and sweetened condensed milk and stir until everything is totally blended.
- Chill about 2 hours or until the chocolate mixture can be handled.
- Shape into 1-inch balls—a melon baller is ideal for this, or you can use a teaspoon. The more you use your hands, the more the chocolate will melt and become a sticky mess.
- If desired, roll the balls in coconut, sprinkles, cocoa or nuts. If the weather is over 70 degrees, keep truffles in the refrigerator in a plastic food storage box with a lid until just ready to serve.
Notes
You really need a refrigerator or be in a cold climate to make these—they’re just too soft to serve if you store them in a location that’s warm. If you can’t get chocolate chips, you can also make these by melting milk chocolate bars, such as Hershey’s bars.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1004
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 24g120%
Cholesterol 53mg18%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 367mg10%
Carbohydrates 146g49%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 138g153%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 565IU11%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 438mg44%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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