Silk Chocolate Truffles
This rich, decadent treat is perfect for guests or gifts during the holidays. Serves 18 truffles
| Ingredients | ||
| Cocoa powder or finely grated semisweet chocolate | ||
| 2 tablespoons | 30 ml | Orange liqueur or rum (optional) |
| 1/3 cup | 75 ml | Silk for Coffee, any flavour |
| 1/2 lb | 250 ml | Good quality semisweet chocolate, melted |
Preparation
Combine the Silk for Coffee and liqueur or rum in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot Silk for Coffee into the melted chocolate and whisk together. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish or pan and chill or freeze briefly until thickened and set.
Scoop 1-inch truffles using a small spoon or melon baller. Roll each truffle briefly between your hands to smooth out the shape. Place on a plate and refrigerate until firm. To finish, roll the chilled truffles in cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
| Nutrition Information (per truffle): | |
| 70 | calories |
| 1g | protein |
| 8g | carbohydrate |
| 4g | fat (51% of calories from fat) |
| 2g | saturated fat |
| 0mg | cholesterol |
| 4mg | sodium |
| 1g | fibre |


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