Valentine truffles

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Valentine truffles

Description

Nothing says 'I love you' like these chocolate truffles. Give them to your loved one on Valentines Day.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :4 Min

Cook Time : 5 Min

Total Time : 9 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 180g white chocolate, chopped


  • 1/4 cup thickened cream


  • 1/2 teaspoon strawberry essence


  • Pink food colouring


  • 180g milk chocolate, chopped


  • Pink heart sprinkles, to decorate

Directions

  • Place white chocolate and cream in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring with a metal spoon after 1 minute. Stir in essence. Tint mixture pink with food colouring. Cover. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
  • Line a tray with baking paper. Roll heaped teaspoons mixture into balls. Place on tray. Freeze until firm.
  • Place milk chocolate in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway during cooking with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth. Using a fork, dip truffles in melted chocolate, shaking off excess. Return truffles to tray. Top each with a pink heart. Refrigerate until set. Serve.