Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup whipping cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
- ½ cup toasted almonds finely chopped
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate grated
Directions
Whisk sugar and yolks in medium bowl until thick.
Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
Gradually whisk hot cream into yolk mixture.
Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium low heat for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat then add chocolate to hot custard and stir until melted and smooth.
Mix in amaretto then cover and freeze at least 3 hours.
Using 1 tablespoonful mixture per truffle shape mixture into rounds.
Roll some rounds in almonds and some in chocolate.
Arrange in single layer in waxed paper lined container.
Category:Cathy's Recipes