Chocolate Trufflescandies, desserts 6 oz semisweet chocolate * 4 tablespoon unsalted butter ** 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg yolks; lightly beaten 4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder *Note: Semisweet chocolate should be coarsely chopped. ** Unsalted butter should be cut into small pieces. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter over simmering water. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, gradually whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolks. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Shape level tablespoons of the chocolate mixture into balls and then roll them in the cocoa. Refrigerate the truffles. |
