How do you wrap home made chocolate truffels as a xmas present?
Home-made Chocolate Truffles This is a subject that experts get awfully fussed about and there are all kinds of rules and regulations about handling chocolate. Therefore what I have on offer here are the easiest home-made truffles in the world. They will make an extra-special gift for someone who is happy to consume them within three days and they make an equally special ending to any special meal – served with liqueurs and coffee Makes about 36 Ingredients Basic truffle mixture: 5 oz (150 g) very best quality dark chocolate (at least 75 per cent cocoa solids) 5 fl oz (150 ml) thick double cream 1 oz (25 g) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 1 level tablespoon Greek yoghurt For the plain truffles: 1 level dessertspoon cocoa powder For the ginger truffles: ¾ oz (20 g) preserved ginger, very finely chopped, plus some extra cut into small pieces For the toasted almond truffles: 1 oz (25 g) flaked almonds, very finely chopped and well toasted For the chocolate-coated truffles: 2 o
