Nutella Truffles
(from aloogobi’s recipe box)
For World Nutella Day on February 5th
Source: http://half-bakedbaker.blogspot.com/2011/02/celebrate-world-nutella-day-with.html
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Nutella
- 3/4 cup finely chopped, toasted hazelnuts
- Wax paper or parchment paper
Directions
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Microwave first 3 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Let cool 10 minutes.
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Beat chocolate mixture at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes or until whipped and smooth. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread chopped hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven for about 5 minutes or until the nuts start to turn a golden brown. Keep a close eye on the nuts because they will burn quickly. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.
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Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls, using a small ice-cream scoop. Roll in chopped toasted hazelnuts.
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If chocolate mixture becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until firm.
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Place on wax/parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Chill 1 hour before serving.
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Truffles can be stored up to 5 days in an airtight container.