Monday, December 6, 2010

Going to try this recipe on the weekend






Preparation Time

120 - 210 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Makes

80

Ingredients

  • 500g light fruitcake, coarsely chopped
  • 100g dark chocolate melts, melted
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) brandy
  • 2 tbs apricot jam
  • 250g dark chocolate melts, extra
  • 60g copha, chopped
  • 150g white chocolate melts, melted
  • Red and green glace cherries, finely chopped, to decorate

Method

  1. Place the cake in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the dark chocolate, brandy and jam. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.
  2. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Stir the cake mixture. Roll 2-teaspoonful quantities of cake mixture into balls and place on the lined trays. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm.
  3. Place the extra dark chocolate and copha in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Use a truffle dipper or fork to dip 1 truffle in the chocolate mixture to coat. Remove truffle, tapping the dipper or fork on the side of the bowl to shake off excess chocolate. Place on 1 lined tray. Repeat with remaining truffles and chocolate mixture. Set aside to set.
  5. Spoon the white chocolate into a small sealable plastic bag. Cut 1 corner from the bag to make a small hole. Drizzle a little white chocolate over each truffle. Top with glace cherry to decorate. Set aside until set.

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