Handmade Chocolate Truffles

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   This is a basic truffle recipe — you can vary it endlessly! Let's get started.

2. Step 2:

   

   Pour 100 ml of cream into a saucepan and melt one bar of chocolate into it.

3. Step 3:

   

   You should end up with a fairly thick chocolate mixture. At this point you can stir in a little cognac, rum, raisins, cake crumbs, or chopped nuts. Chill it in the refrigerator until the mixture firms up.

4. Step 4:

   

   Shell the pistachios and rub off as much of the skins as you can, then chop them finely with a knife.

5. Step 5:

   

   Using a spoon, divide the firmed-up chocolate mixture into about 15 portions.

6. Step 6:

   

   In the same saucepan (to save on dishes), melt the other bar of chocolate. Add a little cream to loosen it. Wearing thin rubber gloves, roll the chilled chocolate into balls and set them on a plate. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, then drop it into the bowl of chopped nuts and roll it around so it's evenly coated.

7. Step 7:

   

   Arrange the truffles in containers and refrigerate — they'll keep for up to a month. That's it. Enjoy!