*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                      Rich Orange-Chocolate Truffles

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  c             Heavy cream
                        COATINGS
     1/4  c             Butter or margarine
                        Ground natural pistachio
   6      oz            Pkg semisweet chocolate
                         -- chips
   2      tbsp          Grated orange peel
                        Confectioners' sugar
   1      tsp           Orange extract
                        Chocolate jimmies

Stir the cream and chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat
until bubbling and chocolate is almost melted.  Remove from heat. Stir until
the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the
grated orange peel and orange extract. Pour the mixture into a shallow baking
pan and refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 40 minutes.  Meanwhile,
spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of each coating ingredient in individual shallow
dishes. Divide the cold chocolate mixture into 24 equal portions.  Roll each
portion into a ball. Roll the balls in the coatings, 6 per coating, to cover
completely. Place the balls as they are coated in 1-inch paper or foil bonbon
cups. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

 Makes 2 dozen truffles.

 [REDBOOK; Nov 1990]
 Posted by Fred Peters.

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