Recipe for cooking almond truffles

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Truffles

Almond Truffles

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com April 29, 2001

3 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate, finely grated
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. crème de cocoa
24 whole almonds
1 c. finely chopped almonds

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add chocolate, egg yolk, and crème de cocoa. Chill mixture 1 hour.

Shape into balls. Insert one whole almond into the ball, and roll the ball in chopped almonds. Refrigerate overnight.