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Sounds wonderful but can see how it would be seriously tempting!Every now and then I make a batch of chocolate truffle mix. Simple as (or should that now be super simple?).
300 ml double cream
50 gms butter
300 gms chocolate (70% or higher)
Put the butter and cream in a pan, heat gently until about simmering, remove from the light then mix with the chocolate. Seriously high fat and pretty low carb.
Until now I followed the instructions about rolling the mix into balls and putting into little paper cases. OK (ish) but a lot of faff.
I found some silicone ice cube trays in Lakeland and thought that they were just the right size to produce chocolates.
In fact https://www.lakeland.co.uk/71499/Lakeland-Silicone-Ice-Cube-Tray.
First attempt worked like a dream. I filled the trays (only a tiny bit left over), popped them in the freezer for half an hour, then popped the chocolates (with "ice" embossed on the top) out of the tray and into a plastic storage box.
So the good news is the plan worked and saved me loads of time.
The bad news is they are very....{mumble}...moreish and I can't....{mumble}.....stop eating them.....{mumble}...
Thanks for the idea @LittleGreyCat!
One of the reasons I don’t make truffles is the rolling faff as it’s so messy. I will get myself some silicone ice cube trays or chocolate moulds.
I’ve got some 100% dark chocolate I was bought for Christmas but I find it too strong/bitter. I’m more of an 85% kind of gal.
I don’t want to waste it so wonder if it would be good in truffles? Hoping the cream and maybe a drop or two of liquid sweetener would make it more palitable for me.
So the good news is the plan worked and saved me loads of time.
The bad news is they are very....{mumble}...moreish and I can't....{mumble}.....stop eating them.....{mumble}...
I'll make them with 90% Lindt chocolate, which should make things easier to dose for if I eat 8@Antje77 thus 8 chocolates would have 30.32 grams of carbohydrate.
Every now and then I make a batch of chocolate truffle mix. Simple as (or should that now be super simple?).
300 ml double cream
50 gms butter
300 gms chocolate (70% or higher)
Put the butter and cream in a pan, heat gently until about simmering, remove from the light then mix with the chocolate. Seriously high fat and pretty low carb.
Until now I followed the instructions about rolling the mix into balls and putting into little paper cases. OK (ish) but a lot of faff.
I found some silicone ice cube trays in Lakeland and thought that they were just the right size to produce chocolates.
In fact https://www.lakeland.co.uk/71499/Lakeland-Silicone-Ice-Cube-Tray.
First attempt worked like a dream. I filled the trays (only a tiny bit left over), popped them in the freezer for half an hour, then popped the chocolates (with "ice" embossed on the top) out of the tray and into a plastic storage box.
So the good news is the plan worked and saved me loads of time.
The bad news is they are very....{mumble}...moreish and I can't....{mumble}.....stop eating them.....{mumble}...
Every now and then I make a batch of chocolate truffle mix. Simple as (or should that now be super simple?).
300 ml double cream
50 gms butter
300 gms chocolate (70% or higher)
Put the butter and cream in a pan, heat gently until about simmering, remove from the light then mix with the chocolate. Seriously high fat and pretty low carb.
Until now I followed the instructions about rolling the mix into balls and putting into little paper cases. OK (ish) but a lot of faff.
I found some silicone ice cube trays in Lakeland and thought that they were just the right size to produce chocolates.
In fact https://www.lakeland.co.uk/71499/Lakeland-Silicone-Ice-Cube-Tray.
First attempt worked like a dream. I filled the trays (only a tiny bit left over), popped them in the freezer for half an hour, then popped the chocolates (with "ice" embossed on the top) out of the tray and into a plastic storage box.
So the good news is the plan worked and saved me loads of time.
The bad news is they are very....{mumble}...moreish and I can't....{mumble}.....stop eating them.....{mumble}...
Hi I’d love to try this recipe.
I wonder if I can use Hershey’s chocolate powder in them.
I got a tub on Amazon to make motcha coffee lol
M. x
Thanks for the idea @LittleGreyCat!
One of the reasons I don’t make truffles is the rolling faff as it’s so messy. I will get myself some silicone ice cube trays or chocolate moulds.
I’ve got some 100% dark chocolate I was bought for Christmas but I find it too strong/bitter. I’m more of an 85% kind of gal.
I don’t want to waste it so wonder if it would be good in truffles? Hoping the cream and maybe a drop or two of liquid sweetener would make it more palitable for me.
Every now and then I make a batch of chocolate truffle mix. Simple as (or should that now be super simple?).
300 ml double cream
50 gms butter
300 gms chocolate (70% or higher)
Put the butter and cream in a pan, heat gently until about simmering, remove from the light then mix with the chocolate. Seriously high fat and pretty low carb.
Until now I followed the instructions about rolling the mix into balls and putting into little paper cases. OK (ish) but a lot of faff.
I found some silicone ice cube trays in Lakeland and thought that they were just the right size to produce chocolates.
In fact https://www.lakeland.co.uk/71499/Lakeland-Silicone-Ice-Cube-Tray.
First attempt worked like a dream. I filled the trays (only a tiny bit left over), popped them in the freezer for half an hour, then popped the chocolates (with "ice" embossed on the top) out of the tray and into a plastic storage box.
So the good news is the plan worked and saved me loads of time.
The bad news is they are very....{mumble}...moreish and I can't....{mumble}.....stop eating them.....{mumble}...
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