Serves 25-30 | Preparation 30 mins | Chilling/Finalizing 3 h
INGREDIENTS
240 g high quality, semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cocoa powder or chopped nuts (to roll the balls)
150 g melted tempered chocolate (optional)
Optional flavorings (choose 1 and drop the vanilla if using)
2-3 tbs cognac
1-2 tbs Amaretto
1 tsp cinnamon powder
0.5 tsp cardamom powder
PREPARATION
Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set aside.
Heat cream in a small saucepan until it begins to boil.
Add flavoring.
Pour hot cream over chocolate and leave for a few minutes, then whisk well until all the chocolate has melted and you are left with a shiny, smooth, dark
ganache.
Spread the ganache in a shallow pan and refrigerate for 1 hour till hard.
When chilled, using a teaspoon, roll out small balls between your palms, working quickly, and lay them on a tray covered with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and preferably overnight.
Remove from fridge and roll balls in cocoa powder or chopped nuts. Return to fridge and consume within 5 days.
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