Wednesday, January 23, 2013

no truffle at all... A tasty post from the archives!

Get your chocolate on!

     I am so behind! Sweet baby K has been so sick this week and I have been busy keeping her happy. My Valentines prep is suffering! I have finally begun! I am going to share the easiest chocolate truffle recipe with you!  


 For easy peasy chocolate truffles you will need:

16 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup whipping cream
2 tsp almond extract
truffle toppings of your choice!

 In a saucepan bring your cream and almond extract to a simmer. Stir occasionally. Like my spatula?

 Have your chocolate chips ready in a separate bowl.

 Pour cream over chips and let sit for a few minutes then mix.

Oh my ganache!

     You just created ganache! Refrigerate for three to four hours. Once chilled roll into teaspoon size balls and top! This step gets kind of messy so move fast!

Peanut Butter?

 Feeling encouraged? My husband loves peanut butter! Try this awesome recipe! Peanut butter truffles

     While your mixtures cool get to work on your presentation! I love books so I always feel bad when I destroy one! However...creating a book box is always a fun and unique gift! I found a few old books at the D.I. for under a dollar! Start by gluing the pages and back cover together. Once dried trace a square onto the front inside cover, and using a razor blade carefully begin cutting out your box.

Too cute!

    Once I get close to the back cover I start peeking carefully at the pages remaining until I find a neat picture to stop on. This will serve as your box backdrop.

Yum!

    Truffles rolled and topped! I used two coffee filters to line my box and place my truffles in. It turned out darling! I might have to keep one for myself! Keep refrigerated until ready to share! Happy dipping! 



23 comments:

  1. The book box is such a great idea!!

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  2. Thanks! I did this for Mothers day last year and filled them with cute pics of the kiddos:) I love it!

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  3. Mmmm I like it here! A lot of cool stuff and a lot of inspiration. I am happy to meet you. Ania from http://www.frugalburqueno.com/

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  4. Thanks for the follow...following you back now.

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  5. I love this! So much thought and love went into this idea, i have to try this for the hubs. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Hey great blog ... those truffles look fantastic. Making me hungry :) I followed you from the Blog hop on bloglovin too ... check out mine adayindurham.com! :)

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  7. Hi I'm a new follower for the aloha blog hop! Those look amazing!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed the hop!

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  8. This looks really delicious and PRETTY! The huz and I are due to go to Farris & Foster for a date on Valentines weekend, I'm really looking forward to it.- New follower from the blog hop

    many blessings
    maya d
    www.perfectlyimperfektme.blogspot.com

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    1. They are super tasty! Try em out and let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping!

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  9. oops type o-do over-- well now that is a tasty post. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

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    1. Lol! I was mortified to reread a comment I had just left on a fellow bloggers site! It happens! Thanks for hosting! Looking forward to March!

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  10. Hi, I found your blog through Make My Saturday Sweet on Amanda's Books and More. I am your newest follower. A follow back to Carole's Chatter would be fantastic. Hope you are having a good week.

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    1. Thanks so much Carole! Stopping by to visit soon!

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  11. You've got a lovely blog! I'm your new follower. Do follow mine, thebrunettehead.blogspot.com

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  12. I love the book box idea. What a unique and thoughtful gift.

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  13. It looks yummy and how you presented it its beautiful.

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  14. Hum ça donne faim, superbe série, j'adore !

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  15. What a cute name for the post and it looks yummy! The final product looks exquisite!! I'm your newest follower. Will definitely be reading more! Please follow back. http://greenmomsandkids.wordpress.com.

    Penny at Green Moms and Kids

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