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mrbadexample
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:hello: fans! :D

I was thinking, as it's Christmas soon (honest! :p ), that I might have a go at making some sweeties. :drool:

In particular, rum truffles. As we are all aware, I haven't a clue (but I'm getting better!) and I haven't tried sweets yet!

So, are they within my capabilities? And how do you make them? :confused:

Ideas please...I'm off work after Wednesday, so hope to have time to make them before the day.

Ta very much! :T

MBE
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  • aurora_borealis_2
    aurora_borealis_2 Posts: 13,477 Forumite
    From this site

    INGREDIENTS
    8 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    1/4 cup cream
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    1/2 cup chocolate cake crumbs
    2 teaspoons dark rum
    1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
    DIRECTIONS
    Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
    In a saucepan, combine cream and butter. Place over low heat, and bring to a boil. Pour over chocolate, and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in cake crumbs and rum. Set aside until firm, but not hard.
    Roll heaping teaspoons of chocolate mixture into balls, then roll in the chocolate sprinkles. Place on the prepared tray. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Serve in small paper cups.
    Note

    I save up chocolate cake crumbs whenever I have a chance . Total lie - a good hoovering action can pick up every one. They can be stored in the freezer. Pack the crumbs in the amount needed. A good chocolate cake makes all the difference!
    de do-do-do, de dar-dar-dar ;)
  • aurora_borealis_2
    aurora_borealis_2 Posts: 13,477 Forumite
    ^^^ too easy - a selection would be more impressive ;)

    try here
    de do-do-do, de dar-dar-dar ;)
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    aurora_borealis wrote:
    A good chocolate cake makes all the difference!

    Nice one AB - that didn't take you long! :T

    Now....anyone know a good recipe for chocolate cake? :whistle: :rotfl:

    As I haven't got one made at the moment, is there an alternative? Seems a lot of aggro to make a cake just to get a few crumbs! :rolleyes:

    Would someone be kind enough to translate the quantities? i.e. spoonfuls of butter? :confused: What's that in real money? :confused: And ¼ cup cream? How much is that? :confused: Bittersweet chocolate - is that dark cooking chocolate? :confused:

    Right, I've got to go to bed now as I'm at work at 0330. :eek:

    Will check back in later....:cool:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • jobbingmusician
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    Here's one with actual 'real' measurements, which looks quite similar (but won't exactly stretch such a master-cook as we all know you to be) :D
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  • rhubarbs
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    Do a search on UKTV food. They have some lovely truffle recipes. I made dark chocolate with brandy and white chocolate with cardamom last year. Delicious and very easy, promise!

    http://uktv.co.uk/index.cfm/uktv/Food.homepage/sid/566
  • Tuttifruitty_Theresa
    Tuttifruitty_Theresa Posts: 249 Forumite
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    Here's one made with baileys

    225g/8oz plain chocolate
    1 egg yolk beaten
    3 level tablespoons of double cream
    2 level tablespoons of baileys
    125g/4oz plain chocolate, grated
    75g/3oz cocoa powder, sifted

    Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
    Turn off the heat, Keeping the bowl over the water beat in the egg yolk, using an electric hand whisk (or a folk if by hand).
    Heat the cream and Baileys very gently till warm and then beat into the chocolate mixture till smooth. Chill for 1 to 2 hours or till quite hard so that you can roll the mixture into balls.
    Place a generous teaspoon of the mixture into the palm of your hands and roll it gently till it forms a small ball. Next roll in the grated chocolate and sifted cocoa powder.
    Arrange in a gift box
  • Toxic_Lemon
    Toxic_Lemon Posts: 542 Forumite
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    Easy Chocolate Truffles

    225g dark ckocolate chopped
    150ml cream
    2 tbp brandy (or rum or whisky or ....)

    Pour cream into small saucepan on low heat and add in chocolate. Stir round until chocolate melts and mix with cream. Add brandy (or leave out). Pour into a bowl and place in fridge.

    Put some hot water into a jug and put a small spoon (or melon baller!!) into the jug. Put some seived cocoa powder into a bowl. With the hot spoon, scoop out a truffle and drop into cocoa powder. Do not store in a fridge. Lift out using 2 forks and place on serving dish.

    You could use white chocolate. You could also use chopped nuts, vermicelli.....
    TL
  • skintlass
    skintlass Posts: 1,326 Forumite
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    I read the last cooking threads by MBE and laughed my way through them - sometimes out loud which can be embarrassing at work :p. Looking forward to following this one :j
    Never let your sucesses go to your head and never let your failures go to your heart.:beer:
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    aurora_borealis wrote:
    ^^^ too easy - a selection would be more impressive ;)

    try here

    Well, that does look rather interesting. I could have a go at the Turkish Delight, as my Dad would appreciate that. Any idea what rosewater is, and where I could get it? :confused:

    It looks a bit more challenging......:eek:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    rhubarbs wrote:
    Do a search on UKTV food. They have some lovely truffle recipes. I made dark chocolate with brandy and white chocolate with cardamom last year. Delicious and very easy, promise!

    http://uktv.co.uk/index.cfm/uktv/Food.homepage/sid/566

    Great tip - ta! Like the sound of white chocolate & cardamom - and they have a video! Even I could do those! trink04.gif
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
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