Cocoa-Caramel Bourbon Truffles

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Typically made with lots of cream and butter, these truffles cut the fat but keep the soft creamy texture

Typically made with lots of cream and butter, these truffles cut the fat but keep the soft creamy texture

The Gourmandize Team

  • Easy
  • 15 mins
  • 200 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon golden cane syrup, or corn syrup
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1.75 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Preparation

Step 1

Combine brown sugar, milk, syrup, and salt into a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring this mixture to a boil.

Step 2

Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir in bourbon and vanilla extract. Add bittersweet and milk chocolates. Let stand for about 1 minute. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, like a pie plate and cover and then chill for 4 hours.

Step 5

Heat a tablespoon measure with hot water, pat dry. Scoop chocolate mixture with spoon, roll into balls and then dip into the unsweetened cocoa to coat balls.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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