Author Notes
This truffle recipe was given to us by our friend Brenda Hyde. You can find more old fashioned recipes, crafts and ideas by visiting Brenda\'s website
www.oldfashionedholidays.com.
Truffles are easy to make, and are a wonderful romantic gesture when given to someone you care about. Whether you wrap them in a pretty tin, or serve them after dinner, they add to the festive atmosphere.
Ingredients
1/4 cup
butter 1/2 cup
confectioner\'s sugar 1 teaspoon
almond extract 1 egg yolk
8 ounces
white chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 cup
chopped blanched
almonds, lightly toasted
Instructions
Makes about 2 dozen truffles
Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add sugar, egg yolk and almond extract; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Transfer to a shallow glass casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in
almonds. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Place in miniature foil cups at room temperature to serve. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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