I have posted another video on youtube on how to make mint chocolate truffles and orange chocolate drops.
The recipe for both is the same:
8 oz. chopped semi-sweet chocolate (not chocolate chips because they contain an emulsifier)
2/3 cup heavy cream (1/2 cup if you are not infusing it with a flavor)
something to flavor the cream (I used orange zest and chopped mint leaves, but you could use whatever you want). If you aren't going to infuse the cream, you could add some extract to the ganache, such as peppermint or vanilla.
1. Add the orange zest or mint leaves to the cream and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for about 20 minutes to infuse the cream. Strain.
2. Bring the cream to a boil and pour over chopped chocolate. After a minute or so, stir the mixture to melt the chocolate.
3. To make chocolate drops: pipe the chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until solid.
4. To make chocolate truffles: Refrigerate the ganache until firm enough to scoop and roll into balls. Use a small scoop to scoop the chocolate and roll it into a ball with your hands (very messy! Wear gloves if you have them). Roll in a mixture of cocoa powder and powdered sugar and keep refrigerated, or roll in melted chocolate.
These are fun to make and are good to share with friends (who doesn't like chocolate?). The chocolate drops are not very messy and easier to make. You can also make them quickly if you don't infuse the cream (although I think they are much better with infused cream). I learned how to make the truffles when I was in my baking class. I had finished everything I had to do, so Chef showed me how to make truffles. I figured out how to make chocolate drops myself as an easier, just as delicious, way to make chocolates. Don't be scared because truffles and ganache seem complicated to make. They are fun and easy!
-Elizabeth :)
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